culture. education. literary studies.
With Robert Frost's birthday approaching, in this instalment of my monthly listening tips I present a selection of podcasts on the subject of his life and works โ perfect for those unfamiliar with his oeuvre, but also of interest to those who already love his writings.ย
Not long ago, on one of my nature walks I visited a small lake near the town of Barajevo, Serbia. Once I got back home, I searched my library for a poem that would go well with my mental images of the place. And here it is - the subject of this blog post - Rudyard Kiplingโs โThe Way through the Woodsโ.ย
There is a film adaptation, but read the book first: you wonโt be able to put this page-turner down until the very end!
Reading this poem, you immediately find yourself in a wintery nature setting. What T. W. Higginson describes is just a fleeting moment: a wonderful snapshot captured in words.
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