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Questioning Nature: A Study of Death and Isolation in Selected Nature Poems by Robert Frost
This study aims to discuss the themes of death and isolation in selected nature poems by This dissertation explores Robert Frost's use of nature, death, and isolation. It examines how these themes are interconnected. The study is grounded in psychoanalytical and biographical theories. It looks at Frost's life, psychic exhaustion, and traumas to uncover unconscious motives. These motives explain his focus on death and isolation in nature poems. The research analyzes symbols and figures of speech in these poems. It aims to reveal the dark portrayal of nature. This portrayal sets Frost apart from other American and English poets.
‘Convicted of Patricide?’: Robert Frost’s Nationalism in the Eyes of Contemporary Arab-American Women Writers
The American literary scene today is diverse. This makes Robert Frost's poetry relevant to Arab-American women writers. Frost wrote nearly a century ago, yet his work still matters. It reflects America's ongoing issues and development. His poems explore key national questions, showing different viewpoints. This creates a complex picture of America. Frost's themes, juxtaposed with the lyrical voices of Nye, Majaj, Hammad, Kahf, and Handal, offer a rich tapestry of poetic insights. These Arab-American women poets illuminate new perspectives, enriching our grasp of diverse literary traditions and cultural experiences. The focus will be on national identity, citizenship, and cultural coexistence. The study will address questions about Frost's influence and see if these poets share or reject his complexities.
The Phenomenology of the Dwelling Space in Robert Frost's Poetry
In many of his poems, Robert Frost deploys space, rather than time or the narrative episode, to Frost highlights the tragic lack of livable space in his work. He showcases a struggle to create true homes. Using Bachelard's and Heidegger's ideas, we analyze Frost's portrayal of space. They define "homeness" and "non-homeness." We argue that Frost depicts a world where true homes rely on the absence of them. In this setting, people struggle to connect with their spaces. Thus, we see Frost as a key modernist poet. He enriches the discussion on modern spaces and the experience of home.

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