“In three words I can sum up everything I have learned about life: it goes on” (Frost). These are the words of Robert Frost, born on March 26, 1874. He was raised only by his mother as his father died of tuberculosis when Frost was just eleven years old. He wrote whimsical poems as he passed through many obstacles on his journey to England. His poetry is read by millions of people around the world inspired by his profound meaning of life through nature. Its role in the arts of literature remains well known not only in American writing, but also in different countries, as it is analyzed for the difference in structure. Robert Frost is a well-known poet who has left a huge impression in American literature by overcoming his many difficulties, writing various famous works of poetry, and inspiring many modern poets. Initially, Robert Frost faced numerous challenges throughout his life. Not only was he raised by a single mother, but he also had to deal with the heartbreaking death of his daughter Marjorie. In addition to the death of his third daughter, the Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American Literature notes that "In the 1930s, Frost suffered the painful death of another daughter" (570). In addition to the death of two of his daughters, he also caused two of his sons to die. A son, Carol, took his own life. Frost was diagnosed with pneumonia at age 32 and nearly died as well. Frost also suffered emotional breakdowns for periods of time in his life. Frost and many members of his family battled the serious illness of depression. Frost was forced to place his sister and one of his daughters in mental institutions due to depression, and his sister later died in the institution. Fro's death... in the middle of the paper... gh difficulties and dark times, there is always a light that guides everyone through the terrible journey. Works Cited"Frost, Robert 1874-1963." American decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, et al. vol. 2: 1910-1919. Detroit: Gale, 2001. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. March 9, 2014. "Frost, Robert." Gale Contextual Encyclopedia of American Literature. Vol 2. Detroit: Gale, 2009. 569-573. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Network. March 9, 2014. Frost, Robert. “The Road Not Taken”. Foundation for Poetry. Poetry Foundation, nd Web. March 08, 2014"Robert Frost Quotes." Clever quote. Xplore and Web. March 9, 2014. "Robert Frost." Poet.org. Academy of American Poets, n.d. Web. March 9, 2014.Pritchard, William. "The Life and Career of Frost: by William H. Pritchard and Stanley Burnshaw." The Life and Career of Frost - by William H. Pritchard and Stanley Burnshaw. Np, nd Web. March 8. 2014.