From Great War Poet to Good-bye to All That: The Life and Work of Robert Graves, 1895-1929

Robert Graves was one of the most important and influential poets of the 20th century. He is best known for his war poetry, which he wrote during his service in World War I. After the war, Graves continued to write poetry, as well as novels, short stories, and essays. He also worked as a professor and lecturer, and he was a founding member of the Inklings, a literary discussion group that included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

Robert Graves: From Great War Poet to Good-bye to All That (1895-1929)

by Jean Moorcroft Wilson

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Early Life and Education

Graves was born in Wimbledon, England, on July 24, 1895. His father was a schoolmaster, and his mother was a writer. Graves was educated at Charterhouse School, where he began writing poetry and met some of his lifelong friends, including Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen.

In 1914, Graves volunteered for the British Army and served in France during World War I. He was wounded several times, and he was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery.

War Poetry

Graves's war poetry is some of the most powerful and moving ever written. In his poems, he expresses the horrors of war and the emotional toll it takes on soldiers. He also writes about the camaraderie and friendship that can be found in the midst of war.

Some of Graves's most famous war poems include "The Slanting Light," "The Soldier," and "Good-bye to All That."

Later Life and Work

After the war, Graves continued to write poetry. He also wrote novels, short stories, and essays. He worked as a professor and lecturer, and he was a founding member of the Inklings, a literary discussion group that included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.

Graves died in Deyá, Majorca, on December 7, 1985. He is buried in the churchyard of St Peter's Church in the village.

Legacy

Robert Graves was one of the most important and influential poets of the 20th century. His war poetry is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the experience of World War I. His other work is also of great value, and he is considered one of the finest writers of his generation.

Bibliography

• Over the Brazier (1916)
• Fairies and Fusiliers (1917)
• Country Sentiment (1920)
• Whipperginny (1923)
• Mock Beggar Hall (1924)
• Collected Poems (1938)
• Good-bye to All That (1957)
• The White Goddess (1948)
• The Nazarene Gospel Restored (1953)
• The Greek Myths (1955)
• Seven Days in New Crete (1962)
• The Shout (1968)
• The Antigua Stamp (1977)
• Collected Short Stories (1980)
• Collected Essays (1982)

Robert Graves: From Great War Poet to Good-bye to All That (1895-1929)

by Jean Moorcroft Wilson

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	8472 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	568 pages

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