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According to Jeffrey S. Cramer the poem may have been written as early as 1936. [1] [3] Frost was a big lover of his country, and wrote many poems about American life, culture, beliefs, etc. "His poem, ‘The Gift Outright', reveals his patriotic fervor and presents the history of his country since the days of colonialism."
This collection is the last of Frost's books that demonstrates the seamless lyric quality of his earlier poems. The most popular poem of this volume is "The Gift Outright", which was recited at the presidential inauguration of John F. Kennedy in 1961. [1]
Date of signature in the book predates formal release in publication of the poem. The Gift Outright; The Most of It; Come In; All Revelation [2] A Considerable Speck; The Silken Tent; Happiness Makes Up In Height For What It Lacks In Length; The Subverted Flower; The Lesson for Today; The Discovery of the Madeiras; Of the Stones of the Place
However, in the bright sunshine of the event he had difficulty reading his new poem and resorted to reciting "The Gift Outright" alone. [4] [5] Frost's handwritten copy was framed with a note from Jacqueline Kennedy written in pencil upon its back: "For Jack. First thing I had framed to be put in your office. First thing to be hung there."
Invited to recite "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy, Frost composed a new, prefatory poem [1] that became "For John F. Kennedy His Inauguration". At the actual event Frost wasn't able to read the latter poem, but still recited the former from memory. [2] [3]
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Pages in category "1942 poems" ... The Gift Outright; L. Liberté (poem) Little Gidding (poem) M. My Papa's Waltz; N. Naming ...
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... List of poems by Robert Frost; A. Acquainted with the Night; ... The Gift Outright; M. Mending Wall; N.
Robert Frost, then 86 years old, [15] [16] recited his poem "The Gift Outright". [ 17 ] [ 18 ] Kennedy requested Frost to read a poem at the inauguration, suggesting "The Gift Outright", [ 18 ] [ 19 ] [ 20 ] considered an act of gratitude towards Frost for his help during the campaign. [ 20 ]