Robert Frost

About Robert Frost

Robert Frost (1874–1963) was a towering figure in American literature, celebrated for his realistic depictions of rural life and mastery of colloquial speech, often employing pastoral imagery to explore complex philosophical and social themes. Ranked #659 in overall historical importance by the MIT Pantheon project, his canonical status is cemented by enduring works like "The Road Not Taken" and "Mending Wall," making him one of the most defining poets of the 20th century.

In the modern digital landscape of 2025, Frost garners approximately 806K Wikipedia views annually. This level of attention suggests an "overattention gap" of +2x relative to his historical importance ranking, indicating he is still significantly recognized online. For context, he receives fewer annual views than contemporary writers like Virginia Woolf (1.4M views) or Isaac Asimov (1.6M views), despite ranking historically more important than both.

However, this current digital relevance appears to be waning. His 2025 annualized views experienced a sharp year-over-year decline of -25.3%, further evidenced by a -26% drop in momentum between the first and third quarters, suggesting a notable decrease in contemporary online engagement with his body of work.