Fire and ice

Robert Frost

Robert Frost’s poem “Fire and Ice” was first published in the December 1920 issue of “Harper’s Magazine”, and later included in Frost’s 1923 collection “New Hampshire”.

Robert Lee Frost was born on 26 March 1874 in San Francisco, California, US, and he died on 29 January 1963 in Boston, Massachusetts, US, at the age of 88.

A poet and playwright, Frost was published in England before he was published in the US. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, he frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.

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Posted: 20 June 2023
Word length: 43
Video length: 1:25

Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.

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