ROBERT FROST

Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in America. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech.  His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. One of the most popular and critically respected American poets of the twentieth century , Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He became one of America's rare "public literary figures, almost an artistic institution." He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his poetical works.

DWANE STARLIN

Arts Club member, Dwane Starlin, who is an actor-performer specializing in historical characterizations as well as a professional, licensed tour guide will host this program.  He portrayed Joseph Henry, first Secretary of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History for two years.  Other historical portrayals include Clarence Darrow, Mark Twain, Walter Cronkite, Thomas Edison and John Philip Sousa.  He is a member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington, DC.