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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an acclaimed American poet known for his realistic depictions of rural New England life and his mastery of American colloquial speech. He was born on March 26, 1874, in San Francisco, California. After his father's death in 1885, Frost moved to Lawrence, Massachusetts, with his family. He attended Dartmouth College briefly and later Harvard University, but he did not complete a degree at either institution. Frost's early career was marked by struggles, including unsuccessful attempts at farming and teaching. His first major success came with the publication of "A Boy's Will" in 1913, followed by "North of Boston" in 1914, both published while he was living in England. These works established his reputation as a leading poet. Frost returned to the United States in 1915 and continued to write and teach. He won four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry, for his collections "New Hampshire" (1923), "Collected Poems" (1930), "A Further Range" (1936), and "A Witness Tree" (1942). Some of his most famous poems include "The Road Not Taken", "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", and "Mending Wall". Frost's work often explored complex social and philosophical themes through the lens of everyday rural life. He was a beloved public figure, known for his engaging readings and lectures. Frost passed away on January 29, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts.