Robert Graves (1895-1985) was an English poet, novelist, and classical scholar. He is best known for his historical novels, such as I, Claudius and Claudius the God, and his autobiographical works, such as Goodbye to All That and The White Goddess. Graves was born in London and educated at Charterhouse School and St John's College, Oxford. He served in the British Army during World War I, and was wounded in the Battle of the Somme. After the war, he became a professor of English literature at Cairo University. Graves was a prolific writer, producing more than 140 works in his lifetime. He was a member of the literary group known as the "Georgian Poets," and his poetry was heavily influenced by classical mythology. He was also a noted translator of Latin and Greek literature. Graves was awarded the Order of Merit in 1976, and was made a Companion of Honour in 1983. He died in 1985 in Majorca, Spain.
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