Romanticism in the Poetry of Robert Frost and Fawzi Al-Maluf: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Although Robert Frost and Fawzi Al-Maluf are from two different nations, they share similarities in conveying poetic concepts. This paper aims at making a comparative study in the reflections of Romanticism in the poetry of Robert Frost, American poet and Fawzi Al-Maluf Lebanese-Brazilian poet. The main concern of the study is to provide an answer to what are some dominant and prevalent romantic themes in both poets. The findings of the research show that; the appreciation of nature and simple rustic life as the most important features of Romantic poetry is traceable in the literary oeuvre of both poets under study. However, unlike most English Romantic poets, Frost and Maluf go one step forward to communicate deep philosophical truth about the essence of human life. The theme of death or mortal consciousness prevalent in Romantic poetry is also present in the sample poetry of both poets.  They consider the inevitable fortune of human being and point out to the unpredictability and briefness of life. Also the theme of loneliness and solitude dominant in romantic poetry is touched by both authors. Thus, the poetry of Frost and Al-Maluf could be included in the school of Romanticism.