Robert Frost was an American poet born in 1874 in San Francisco. He showed an early interest in poetry and writing. He attended several universities but did not earn a formal degree. He had various occupations, including teaching and editing. A turning point came in 1895 when he married Elinor White, with whom he moved to England in 1912. There they tried farming but failed. Frost met other poets who influenced his work. Though his poetry was set in New England, he is considered a regional poet who gave Americans joy and insight through his verses.