Robert Frost's 'Acquainted With The Night'

Robert Frost has always been known for his commentary on the human condition, especially as it touches into the darker aspects of life. One of the best examples of this would be “Acquainted with the Night.” Reading the poem on its surface only paints the picture of someone who has walked through a city at nighttime. The repetition of the first and last line, however, signal that there is a greater meaning beyond the face value. The tone in those lines changes drastically, leading the reader to feel melancholy by the end. This inherent sadness may be a signal that the narrator is depressed, and through this poem, they are looking back at their own experiences with those feelings.
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