The book examines Robert Frost primarily as a poet and craftsman, focusing on the artistic techniques through which he transforms ordinary experiences, rural settings, natural scenes, and everyday conversations into poetry with wider human significance. Frost's poetry is noted for its apparently simple language, traditional poetic forms, conversational quality, symbolism, irony, and deeper philosophical implications.

A major concern of the study is therefore the artistry of Frost's poetry—his handling of language, imagery, rhythm, symbolism, dramatic dialogue, characterization, poetic form, and tone. His use of apparently ordinary situations to explore complex questions about human relationships, isolation, choice, responsibility, nature, mortality, and the uncertainties of life is an important feature of his poetic method. 

The book also provides a basis for examining Frost's distinctive treatment of nature and rural New England life. His landscapes are not merely decorative backgrounds; they frequently interact with the psychological and philosophical experiences of his characters and speakers. Scholarly studies have particularly examined the relationship between Frost's characters and their natural surroundings