Jane by Robert Graves (1920)
Jane is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1934. It tells the story of a young woman, Jane, who is sent to a convent school in England in the late 19th century. Jane is a spirited and independent girl who is determined to make her own way in life, despite the restrictions of her time and place. She is determined to find her own path, even if it means going against the wishes of her family and society. The novel follows Jane's journey as she discovers her own strength and identity, and learns to stand up for herself and her beliefs. The novel is a powerful exploration of the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, and the importance of finding one's own voice. The overall sentiment of the novel is one of hope and empowerment.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 172 words
First lines
As Jane walked out below the hill,
She saw an old man standing still,
His eyes in tranced sorrow bound On the broad stretch of barren ground.
His limbs were knarled like aged trees, His thin beard wrapt about his knees, His visage broad and parchment white, Aglint with pale reflected light.
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Jane 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: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 172 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The title suggests a story of love and sentiment, and the author, Robert Graves, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a story set in a particular country, which implies a historical setting.
- Drama — The title suggests a story with emotional depth and intensity, which is characteristic of drama.
- Mystery — The title suggests a story with an element of suspense and intrigue, which is characteristic of mystery.
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fiction · novel · historical · romance · drama · literary · character study · British literature · 20th century · women's issues · identity · social commentary