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Poetry Of Robert Frost: The Pasture

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From: Monarch Notes
Date: 19630101
Author:Frost, Robert

Frost, Robert
Monarch Notes
01-01-1963
The Pasture

Introduction:

Since this early poem was especially chosen by Frost to stand at the
head of his Collected Poems, it is a good idea to ask why, and to look at it
carefully. Like so many of his poems, it is a monologue, and appears perfectly
simple. Clearly, it is an invitation - but to what?

Summary:

The speaker says he is setting out on an ordinary farm chore to clean
the pasture spring of leaves, and perhaps wait for the water to clear. He says
he won't be long, and invites the listener to come. The second stanza presents
a similar ...

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