Who is Robert Von Ranke Graves
Captain Robert von Ranke Graves (24 July 1895 – 7 December 1985) was a British poet, historical novelist and critic. His father was Alfred Perceval Graves, a celebrated Irish poet and figure in the Gaelic revival; they were both Celticists and students of Irish mythology. Graves produced more than 140 works in his lifetime. His poems, his translations and innovative analysis of the Greek myths, his memoir of his early life—including his role in World War I—Good-Bye to All That, and his speculative study of poetic inspiration The White Goddess have never been out of print. He is also a renowned short story writer, with stories such as 'The Tenement' still being popular todayHe earned his living from writing, particularly popular historical novels such as I, Claudius; King Je...
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Robert Von Ranke Graves Poems
- Cherry-time
Cherries of the night are riper
Than the cherries pluckt at noon
Gather to your fairy piper
When he pipes his magic tune: ... - The Poet In The Nursery
The youngest poet down the shelves was fumbling
In a dim library, just behind the chair
From which the ancient poet was mum-mumbling
A song about some Lovers at a Fair, ... - Ghost Raddled
"Come, surly fellow, come! A song!"
What, madmen? Sing to you?
Choose from the clouded tales of wrong
And terror I bring to you. ... - Baloo Loo For Jenny
Sing baloo loo for Jenny
And where is she gone?
Away to spy her mother's land,
Riding all alone. ... - Nine O'clock
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Nine of the clock, oh!
Wake my lazy head! ...
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