You have probably encountered poet Robert Frost through his famous poems “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” or “The Road Not Taken.” But how much do you know about the man behind the poetry and the rest of his poems?

This hour, we learn about the life and poetry of Robert Frost and discover how he's helped to inspire other poets.

You can hear Adam Plunkett talk about his new book on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. EST at The University of Saint Joseph.

GUESTS: 

• Adam Plunkett: Literary critic and author of Love and Need: The Life of Robert Frost’s Poetry
• Sydney Lea: Former Poet Laureate of Vermont and a recipient of Vermont’s highest artistic distinction, The Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts; he is the author of 16 poetry collections, seven collections of personal essays, and two novels

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