After the Play by Robert Graves
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 · 414 words
First lines
Father
Have you spent the money I gave you to-day?
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After the Play is listed on Textopian as a novella by Robert Graves, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 414 words
- Structure: 1 section, 23 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Drama — The title of the book, 'Country Sentiment: AFTER THE PLAY', suggests that the book is about the emotions and reactions of people after a play has been performed, which is a common theme in drama.
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Country Sentiment: AFTER THE PLAY', suggests that the book may explore the romantic relationships between characters after a play has been performed, which is a common theme in romance.
- Fiction — The book is written by Robert Graves, a renowned fiction author, and is likely to be a work of fiction.
- Literary Fiction — Robert Graves is known for his literary fiction works, and this book is likely to be a work of literary fiction.
Tags
drama · theater · post-performance · relationships · conflict · identity · emotions · human experience · artistic expression · life choices · introspection · character development