Robert Frost's 'Out, Out'

"Out, Out" is a 1916 poem by the great American poet Robert Frost. The title is an allusion to Shakespeare's Macbeth; both the lines "out, out brief candle" (referring to the fragile and transitory nature of life), and "out, out damned spot" (in reference to blood on Lady Macbeth's hands). The poem uses alliteration and onomatopoeia to create what Frost called "the sound of sense." The images are stock, intended to only to be a visual accompaniment to the poetry.

[geaj]

My English teacher sent this to me when my mother died. I instantly appreciated poetry.

[judsonleach]

I've had NIGHTMARES about this poem for 40 YEARS! - Since they made me read it in high school in Columbus, Ohio! - "Thanks A LOT! - Robert Frost!" LOL 🙂

Cheers! - Judson & Buddy !! - God Bless You ALL !!! 🙂

[rafaelnavarrette]

The poem made more sense after watching your video. I really enjoyed watching it. Thank you for sharing.

[EHAmos]

Holy crap I have ADHD and read poems way too fast, having someone else read it out loud with the proper speed and connotations caused me to fully understand the poem, now, even though I re-read it like 18 times today and wasn't able to understand it.

[sandralee]

I memorized this poem years ago for a school competition. I loved it.

[Zgriffinable]

Add read by "brian monk" in title. It will us searchers who are looking for it read by voice of author, thanks.

[hanoibeards]

Wow! What and incredible and chilling reading. Thanks. Read more poems please!!! I think you would have a great voice for Wilfred Owen poems. I would love to hear you read "Anthem for Doomed Youth."

[lukebender]

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