The podcast introduces Robert Frost, an American poet known for his association with New England and his narrative poems. The speaker highlights Frost's achievements, including four Pulitzer Prizes and the Congressional Gold Medal, and his recitation of "The Gift Outright" at President Kennedy's inauguration. The episode then features four of Frost's poems: "After Apple-Picking," which describes the exhaustion of harvesting; "My November Guest," portraying the beauty of late autumn before winter; "The Road Not Taken," a reflection on life choices; and "Mending Wall," exploring themes of boundaries and human connection. The poems are presented without changes, encouraging listeners to engage with the language and its multiple meanings.
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