Hawk and Buckle by Robert Graves
Hawke and Buckle is a story of two brothers, Hawk and Buckle, who are forced to flee their home in the Scottish Highlands after their father is killed in a clan feud. The brothers travel to London, where they find themselves in the middle of a dangerous underworld of crime and violence. With the help of a mysterious stranger, they must find a way to survive and protect their family. Along the way, they discover the power of friendship and loyalty, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 259 words
First lines
Where is the landlord of old Hawk and Buckle,
And what of Master Straddler this hot summer weather?
He's along in the tap-room with broad cheeks a-chuckle, And ten bold companions all drinking together.
Where is the daughter of old Hawk and Buckle, And what of Mistress Jenny this hot summer weather? She sits in the parlour with smell of honeysuckle, Trimming her bonnet with red ostrich feather.
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Hawk and Buckle 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, Adventure, Political Thriller, Mystery
- Length: 259 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context and follows the story of two characters, Hawk and Buckle, as they navigate their way through a tumultuous period in their country's history.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationship between Hawk and Buckle, and the struggles they face as they try to stay together despite the obstacles in their way.
- Adventure — The book follows Hawk and Buckle on their journey as they face danger and adventure in their quest to save their country.
- Political Thriller — The book follows Hawk and Buckle as they navigate the political landscape of their country and attempt to uncover the truth behind the corruption and injustice that has taken hold.
Tags
Pastoral poetry · a-chuckle · bank · bold · boy · buckle · cheeks · cling · close · companions · contented · daisies