In a celebration of both New England poetry and New England history, author and poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of poems about farming by Robert Frost. Frost’s expressive and much-loved poetry helps us appreciate the rigorous demands of farm life in our region a century ago. Recited from memory, each poem is accompanied by commentary about the experiences and emotions it expresses, plus background on Frost’s history that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and intention. This lively discussion and recital of some of Robert Frost’s best poems is a celebration of both New England farming and Robert Frost’s unique gift for capturing it in poetry.

Robert Frost poems that may be recited and discussed during the program include: The Pasture, The Tuft of Flowers, After Apple Picking, The Death of the Hired Man, The Putting in the Seed, A Cow in Apple Time, Out, Out, Good-bye and Keep Cold, Rose Pogonias, The Exposed Nest,  and others.

Register below. Light refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.