Dicky by Robert Graves (1920)
Dicky is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young man, Dicky, who is sent to a remote village in the English countryside to live with his aunt and uncle. He soon discovers that the village is full of secrets and strange happenings, and he finds himself caught up in a web of mystery and intrigue. As he unravels the secrets of the village, he also discovers the truth about his own past and his family's history. The novel is a mix of mystery, romance, and adventure, and it paints a vivid picture of rural life in England in the early 20th century. The novel has a generally positive sentiment, as it celebrates the beauty of the English countryside and the strength of family bonds.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 259 words
First lines
Mother
Oh, what a heavy sigh! Dicky, are you ailing?
Dicky
Even by this fireside, mother, My heart is failing.
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Dicky is listed on Textopian as a short story by Robert Graves, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and follows the story of a character in that time period, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a character's journey of self-discovery and love, making it a romance novel.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a character's struggles and emotions, making it a drama novel.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a character's search for the truth, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
coming of age · autobiography · historical fiction · World War I · British literature · poetry · identity · memory · youth · family dynamics · friendship · loss