Loving Henry by Robert Graves (1920)
Loving Henry is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1929. It tells the story of Henry, a young man from a wealthy family who is sent to a boarding school in England. He is a sensitive and intelligent boy, but he is also a bit of a misfit. He is bullied by his peers and struggles to fit in. Henry eventually finds solace in the company of a young girl, Mary, who is also an outsider. They form a strong bond and eventually fall in love. But their relationship is threatened by Henry's family, who disapprove of Mary and her lower social status. The novel follows Henry and Mary as they struggle to find a way to be together, despite the obstacles in their way. It is a story of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama · 153 words
First lines
Henry, Henry, do you love me?
Do I love you, Mary?
Oh, can you mean to liken me To the aspen tree. Whose leaves do shake and vary, From white to green And back again, Shifting and contrary?
Henry, Henry, do you love me, Do you love me truly? Oh, Mary, must I say again My love's a pain, A torment most unruly? It tosses me Like a ship at sea When the storm rages fully.
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Loving Henry 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: 153 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story about a man named Henry.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Robert Graves, is known for writing historical fiction.
- Drama — The title implies a story with emotional depth and drama.
- Mystery — The title implies a story with a sense of mystery and intrigue.
Tags
Pastoral poetry · aspen · brave · city · contrary · country · girls · green · henry · leaves · liken · love