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Explore the life and works of Robert Graves, an English poet and novelist known for his war poetry, historical novels like 'I, Claudius', and his influential work 'The White Goddess'. Born in 1895, his experiences in WWI deeply impacted his writing. Graves's legacy continues through his contributions to English literature and his exploration of themes like mythology and the human condition.
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Robert Graves was born into a family of intellectuals, with a Gaelic scholar and poet father and a German mother
Schools Attended
Graves attended several schools, including Charterhouse, before earning a scholarship to St John's College, Oxford
Interrupted by World War I
Graves' university education was interrupted by World War I, as he enlisted in the Royal Welch Fusiliers in 1914
Graves' upbringing in an intellectually stimulating environment nurtured his love for literature
Graves was commissioned as a captain in the Royal Welch Fusiliers and served on the Western Front
Graves formed a significant friendship with fellow officer and poet Siegfried Sassoon, which greatly influenced his literary career
Graves was severely wounded during the Battle of the Somme in 1916
Graves' testimony on behalf of Sassoon, attributing his protest to the effects of shell shock, helped prevent Sassoon's imprisonment
Graves married Nancy Nicholson in 1918 and had four children, but their tumultuous relationship eventually led to separation
Graves' relationship with American poet Laura Riding led to his separation from his first wife
In 1929, Graves and Riding moved to Deià, Majorca, where he found the peace to write and publish extensively
Graves' second marriage to Beryl Pritchard in 1950 brought stability, and they had four children together
Graves wrote poetry, historical fiction, and criticism throughout his career
Goodbye to All That
Graves' memoir about his war experiences and early life
I, Claudius" and "Claudius the God
Historical novels that brought Graves international fame
The White Goddess
A study of poetic inspiration that remains influential
Graves' writing is characterized by its depth, historical accuracy, and exploration of mythological themes
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The English literary figure ______ ______ was born on ______ ______, ______, in the area now known as part of London.
Robert
Graves
July 24
1895
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Robert Graves's military rank and unit
Captain in the Royal Welch Fusiliers, served on Western Front.
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Significant friendship formed by Graves in 1915
Befriended Siegfried Sassoon, fellow officer and poet.
