Retrospect: Haunted by Robert Graves
Haunted is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1945. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is haunted by the ghost of his dead father. John is struggling to come to terms with his father's death and the guilt he feels for not being able to save him. As he searches for answers, he discovers a dark family secret that has been kept hidden for generations. He must confront his own demons and the ghosts of his past in order to find peace. The novel is a powerful exploration of grief, guilt, and the power of the past. It is a haunting and thought-provoking story that will stay with readers long after they have finished it.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance · 77 words
First lines
Gulp down your wine, old friends of mine,
Roar through the darkness, stamp and sing
And lay ghost hands on everything, But leave the noonday's warm sunshine To living lads for mirth and wine.
I met you suddenly down the street, Strangers assume your phantom faces, You grin at me from daylight places, Dead, long dead, I'm ashamed to greet Dead men down the morning street.
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Retrospect: Haunted 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, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
- Length: 77 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title suggests a retrospective look at a past event, which is a common theme in historical fiction.
- Mystery — The word 'haunted' implies a sense of mystery and suspense, which are common elements of the mystery genre.
- Romance — The title suggests a sentimental look at a past event, which could imply a romantic element.
- Thriller — The word 'haunted' implies a sense of danger and suspense, which are common elements of the thriller genre.
Tags
haunted · ghosts · supernatural · mystery · suspense · psychological · thriller · dark · paranormal · fiction · literary · narrative