Newburyport Public Library upcoming program! Tuesday, July 9 at 6 pm: Robert Frost on the Farm (IN-PERSON). New Hampshire farming in 1900 as told by the poet.
July 5, 2024July 5, 2025
The Newburyport Public Library is hosting an upcoming program! Check out all the
events we are hosting on our website.
Tuesday, July 9th at 6:00 pm: Robert Frost on the Farm (IN-PERSON).
New Hampshire farming in 1900 as told by the poet.
While it makes spoken words sing like sauntering music, the poetry of Robert Frost also
educates us about New England farming at the start of the 20th Century. (Hint: It was
hard.) In celebration of both New England history and Robert Frost’s poetry, author and
poet Jeffrey Zygmont recites a selection of Frost’s poems about farming. Frost’s
expressive and much-loved poetry helps us appreciate the rigorous demands of farm life
in our region a century ago. Recited from memory, each poem is accompanied by
commentary about its artistic beauty, about the experiences and emotions it expresses,
plus background on Frost that gives us insight into the poem’s origin and intention. The
program includes a summary of Frost’s life. This lively discussion and recital of some of
Robert Frost’s best poems is a celebration of both New Hampshire farming and Robert
Frost’s unique gift for capturing it in poetry.
Jeffrey Zygmont is a New England writer and poet who has also published numerous
poetry, fiction and non-fiction books (including some children’s books), and short stories.
Working as a journalist, he has published articles in a long list of magazines and
newspapers. He speaks regularly about poetry and art – especially to promote the works
of American poets Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost – at venues around New England.
Registration required.
Check out all the events that are coming up on our website! Call the library at 978-
465-4428 or check out our Events Calendar to learn more. Register on our website
or by calling 978-465-4428. If you sign up and cannot make it, please call the library
at 978-465-4428 to cancel.
