About the Author

Jay Parini, a poet, novelist, and biographer, is Axinn Professor of English at Middlebury College. His books include The Last Station (Owl Books, 0-8050-5823-0), John Steinbeck (Owl Books, 0-8050-4700-X), and Benjamin's Crossing (Owl Books, 0-8050-5824-9). He lives in Middlebury, Vermont.

Reviews

"A pleasure to read, combining penetrating commentary on the poetry and good illustrative anecdotes. Mr. Parini has brought Frost more sharply into focus." (Christopher Lehman-Haupt, The New York Times)
"Inspired and always humanizing, Parini sympathetically illuminates the stunning contradictions embedded in Frost's personality, work, and life." (Susan Miron, The Miami Herald)