Pot and Kettle by Robert Graves
Pot and Kettle is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1945. It tells the story of two young people, Pot and Kettle, who are in love but come from different backgrounds. Pot is a working-class girl from a small village in England, while Kettle is a wealthy aristocrat from a large estate. Despite their differences, the two are determined to be together, and they must overcome a number of obstacles in order to do so. The novel explores themes of class, love, and loyalty, and is set against the backdrop of World War II. It is a classic of British literature and has been praised for its vivid characters and its exploration of the human condition.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 202 words
First lines
Come close to me, dear Annie, while I bind a lover's knot.
A tale of burning love between a kettle and a pot.
The pot was stalwart iron and the kettle trusty tin, / And though their sides were black with smoke they bubbled love within.
Forget that kettle, Jamie, and that pot of boiling broth, / I know a dismal story of a candle and a moth. / For while your pot is boiling and while your kettle sings / My moth makes love to candle flame and burns away his wings.
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Pot and Kettle 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, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 202 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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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.
- Romance — The title implies a focus on the relationship between two characters, suggesting a romantic element to the story.
- Historical Fiction — Robert Graves is known for writing historical fiction, and the title implies a focus on the past and the emotions associated with it.
- Drama — The title implies a focus on the emotions of the characters, suggesting a dramatic element to the story.
Tags
Pastoral poetry · annie · beats · bind · boiled · boiling · breast · broth · bubbled · burns · candle · clock