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Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Bulldozer, in his home, Fort Juniper

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his fascination with and study of the praying mantis. Includes an anecdote about Robert Frost visiting Francis and remarking that the praying mantis shows "so clearly what it is in nature that you don't like."

Robert Francis relates how his home came to be known as Fort Juniper. This clip is from the raw footage filmed for the "Robert Francis: Through the Looking Glass" documentary.

Robert Francis talks about the influence of Henry David Thoreau on his life and writing as well as the philosophical differences between Thoreau's and his own view of nature. This clip is from the raw footage filmed for the "Robert Francis: Through…

Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question, "How important is humor to your poems?" and talks about how poetry and humor are closely related as both surprise you with unexpected combinations.

Robert Francis discusses his writing process and states that it is one of revision. He considers a poem finished when he publishes it.

Robert Francis talks about his 'found art' that he calls an eolith palladium, a stone that he turned into art in his backyard.

Amherst poet Robert Francis reads his poem, Two Women, and then discusses the different ways the last line could be read.

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses his four point policy, or philosophy, with regards to eating and food.

Amherst poet Robert Francis discusses the influence of his parents on his own character and how the contrasting temperaments combined to make him a poet.

Amherst poet Robert Francis talks about the importance of the 1936 publication of his first book of poetry, Stand With Me Here.

Amherst poet Robert Francis responds to the question of whether he earns a living entirely from poetry.

Photograph of Robert Francis in the doorway of Fort Juniper, the small house he built in North Amherst, leaning with one hand on the outside wall.

Photograph of poet Robert Francis in a suit and jacket, wearing a tie

Photograph of Robert Francis spending some time thinking at Fort Juniper.