Robert Frost (1874–1963) was an American poet whose work redefined the literary landscape of the 20th century through his mastery of colloquial speech and depictions of rural New England life . He is the only poet in history to have been awarded for Poetry. Literary Style and Philosophy
: While contemporaries experimented with free verse, Frost preferred traditional structures, famously likening writing free verse to "playing tennis without a net". Notable Works
: In his essay "The Figure a Poem Makes," he famously stated that a poem "begins in delight and ends in wisdom".