Nine O'Clock by Robert Graves (1920)
Nine O'Clock is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to a remote village in the English countryside to take up a post as a schoolmaster. He soon discovers that the village is steeped in superstition and folklore, and that the locals are wary of outsiders. As he gets to know the villagers, he finds himself drawn into their strange and mysterious world. He also discovers a dark secret that has been kept hidden for generations. As he unravels the mystery, he finds himself in a battle between good and evil, and must decide which side he will take.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 129 words
First lines
I.
Nine of the clock, oh!
Wake my lazy head!
Your shoes of red morocco, Your silk bed-gown:
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Nine O'Clock is listed on Textopian as a poem by Robert Graves, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and is based on real events and people.
- Romance — The book focuses on the relationship between two people and the emotions they experience.
- Drama — The book follows the characters as they experience a range of emotions and conflicts.
- Mystery — The book contains elements of mystery and suspense as the characters attempt to uncover the truth.
Tags
historical fiction · World War I · poetry · British literature · modernism · narrative style · soldier's experience · tragedy · identity · memory · loss · camaraderie