“They cannot scare me with their empty spacesBetween stars—on stars where no human race is.I have it in me so much nearer homeTo scare myself with my own desert places.”

American poet and educator of the early-to-mid 20th century, Frost is best known for his rural New England settings and precise, often ironic verse. His work explores themes of isolation, nature, and human struggle, with collections like *A Boy’s Will* and *North of Boston* cementing his reputation.