Give US Rain by Robert Graves (1920)
Give Us Rain is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1934. It tells the story of a small village in the English countryside, and the struggles of its inhabitants to survive in the face of a long drought. The villagers are desperate for rain, and their prayers are answered when a mysterious stranger arrives in the village. He brings with him a strange power that can bring rain, but at a price. As the villagers grapple with the consequences of their bargain, they must also confront the secrets of their past and the darkness that lies within. The novel is a powerful exploration of faith, superstition, and the power of nature.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 79 words
First lines
"Give us Rain, Rain," said the bean and the pea,
"Not so much Sun,
Not so much Sun." / But the Sun smiles bravely and encouragingly, / And no rain falls and no waters run.
"Give us Peace, Peace," said the peoples oppressed, / "Not so many Flags, / Not so many Flags." / But the Flags fly and the Drums beat, denying rest, / And the children starve, they shiver in rags.
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Give US Rain 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: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance
- Length: 79 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by Robert Graves, a renowned literary fiction author, and the title suggests a focus on the emotions and feelings of the characters in the book.
- Historical Fiction — The title implies a focus on a particular time period, and the author is known for writing historical fiction.
- Drama — The title implies a focus on the emotions and feelings of the characters in the book, which is a common theme in drama.
- Romance — The title implies a focus on the emotions and feelings of the characters in the book, which is a common theme in romance.
Tags
poetry · nature · rain · human experience · emotions · spirituality · mythology · existentialism · life cycles · transformation · suffering · hope