Saturday, May 9 at 2:00p.m.
New Ipswich Library (6 Main Street)
While the spoken words of Robert Frost’s poetry sing, they also help us to appreciate the rigors of life on a New England farm in the early 20th century. In an exploration of both New Hampshire history and Frost’s poetry, Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s works about farming. With each recitation, he provides background on the poet’s life, offering insight into the poem’s origins and commentary on its artistic beauty as well as the experiences and emotions it evokes. Participants are invited to ask questions and join in a discussion of Frost’s gift for depicting farm life.
A New Hampshire writer, journalist, and poet, Jeffrey Zygmont has published works of fiction and non-fiction, including poetry, short stories, and children’s books. As a journalist, he has published articles in numerous magazines and newspapers. At venues around New England he regularly speaks about poetry and art – especially to promote the work of Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost. After studying engineering and the physical sciences at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Jeff earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Cornell University and a master’s degree in English from Wayne State University.
- This presentation is free and open to the public. Parking is available along Main Street in front and on the lawn of the Historical Society (23 Main) and in lot adjacent to the library.
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