After the Play is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1934. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to a small village in the English countryside to take up a post as a schoolmaster. He soon finds himself in the middle of a complex web of relationships between the villagers, and is drawn into a passionate affair with a local girl, Mary. As the story progresses, John discovers the secrets of the village and its inhabitants, and is forced to confront his own feelings and desires. The novel is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the power of the past.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Fiction