๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

The Road Not Taken

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

This famous poem by Robert Frost explores themes of choices, regrets, and individuality. It presents two paths diverging in a yellow wood as a metaphor for life's decisions.

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