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  2. The Gift Outright - Wikipedia

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    The Gift Outright" is a poem written by Robert Frost. Frost originally recited it at the College of William & Mary in 1941, but its most famous recitation occurred at the inauguration of John F. Kennedy in 1961.

  3. List of poems by Robert Frost - Wikipedia

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    Handwritten version of 'Happiness Makes Up in Height For What It Lacks in Length' by Robert Frost. Found inscribed in a Robert Frost book in the Special Collections Library at Duke University. 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 ...

  4. For John F. Kennedy His Inauguration - Wikipedia

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    Frost on his 85th birthday. Robert Frost was an American poet born in San Francisco, California, in 1874. His poems were initially published in the United Kingdom before being published in the United States. He was a four time recipient of Pulitzer Prize, and was widely referred as an esteemed poet. [2]

  5. A Witness Tree - Wikipedia

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    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]

  6. In the Clearing - Wikipedia

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    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]

  7. Robert Frost - Wikipedia

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    Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, [2] Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.

  8. Category:Poetry by Robert Frost - Wikipedia

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  9. Dymock poets - Wikipedia

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    It was here that Thomas began writing his poem "Words". [ 1 ] The 'Dymock Poets' are generally held to have comprised Robert Frost , Lascelles Abercrombie , Rupert Brooke , Edward Thomas , Wilfrid Wilson Gibson and John Drinkwater , some of whom lived near the village in the period between 1911 and 1914.