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Comic book cover - Archie reading poem
Archie takes a walk
Robert Frost, was the Consultant in Poetry (Poet Laureate) at the Library of Congress from 1958 to 1959. He is the most widely known poet of the 20th century, and his poetry continues to be enjoyed by millions of people, including--as it turns out--Archie Andrews of Archie Comics fame. In the current issues, Archie is making decisions about his life, and imagines marrying Veronica Lodge and reading his favorite poem, “The Road Less Traveled” by Robert Frost, to their two children. But, oops, in the very next issue of the comic, Archie goes down a lane that splits into two paths and takes a less-traveled one, just as Robert Frost described in his poem. By choosing a different route for his walk, Archie’s story and his life change.
Robert Frost in the Library's Shop