Robert Frost: A Literary Legend

A superstar in his time, Robert Frost transcended boundaries in American poetry that were framed by his predecessors. His fame and popularity was celebrated by politicians and the public. His literary knowledge and prowess, lead to many opportunities to surpass record sales, appearances on magazine covers, being asked to compose a special poem for John F. Kennedy’s inauguration ceremonies, and taking a trip to Russia on a mission of goodwill for the U.S. government. The power of his poetry alone has created new generations of readers, and still to this day has a strong influence on many of today’s well-known poetry authors.
“The Road Not Taken,” written by Robert Frost, is significant to me in different ways. The poem conveys to me that in life there can be several paths that we may choose, which lead in different directions. The direction we take in life needs to be chosen carefully and wisely, because we may not have a second shot. This poem also reveals to me that it n...