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Question:Can you give me the summarized explanation of the poem 'Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening' by Robert Frost ?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Can you give me the summarized explanation of the poem 'Stopping by the woods on a snowy evening' by Robert Frost ?

all i can say at this moment is that i absolutely love this piece of poetry....
cant go on explanation here coz i've to leave.//sorry


ok it goes like its about a person who is in a journey back to his place, during the journey he is somewhat caught in the wood before he reached his destination and he has to pass the night in woods, he thinks that owner of the wood won't know that someone is staying in his woods for a night.

then the person enjoys the falling snow while his little horse thinks it quite strange to stay in open woods as against the usual staying place i.e. his home, the horse gives a shake to the harness thinking that the master is doing some mistake...

then comes the part where poet describes the complete silence and sound of flakes falling.....though the person loved the surroundings but still he knows the long journey ahead.....the last two lines reflect that---> 'And miles to go before I sleep'

hope this helps....sorry for the poor translation but i dont have an english background :)

Just about a dude getting home and reminiscing at familiar woods..Note the lines "The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake
Notice how Frost is skillful in making the sound of snowfall come to life in the poem.