Undoubtedly, one of the most recognized and celebrated poets of the twentieth century, Robert Frost wrote a great number of poems dealing with matters of depravity and despair. Frost was able to imbue his poems with a genuine sense of loss, which while profound, can be overlooked if his words are misinterpreted. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "Acquainted with the Night" are poems that contain many of Frost's characteristic poetic traits. Both …
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…Many of Frost's poems do not require the reader to be so critical in their reading in order to grasp their beauty. The familiarity with the situations within the poems may cause a reader to overlook the deeper meanings. If one is to draw conclusions about these complex meanings however, it is necessary to submit a premise only after careful examination and analysis of key words that may shadow the true significance of the work.