The Alice Jean by Robert Graves
The Alice Jean is a novel by Robert Graves, set in the early 20th century. It tells the story of Alice Jean, a young woman from a small village in England who is determined to make something of her life. She moves to London and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about the world and the people around her. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, from the wealthy and powerful to the downtrodden and desperate. As she navigates her way through the city, she discovers the power of love and friendship, and ultimately finds her place in the world. The novel is a celebration of the human spirit and its capacity for resilience and growth.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 257 words
First lines
One moonlit night a ship drove in,
A ghost ship from the west,
Drifting with bare mast and lone tiller, Like a mermaid drest In long green weed and barnacles: She beached and came to rest.
All the watchers of the coast Flocked to view the sight, Men and women streaming down Through the summer night, Found her standing tall and ragged Beached in the moonlight.
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The Alice Jean 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, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 257 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a specific time period and follows the story of Alice Jean, a character from that time period.
- Romance — The book follows the story of Alice Jean and her romantic relationships with other characters.
- Drama — The book follows the story of Alice Jean and her struggles with the various conflicts she faces in her life.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of Alice Jean and her attempts to uncover the truth behind certain events in her life.
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fiction · literature · novel · historical · drama · romance · identity · family · relationships · conflict · society · culture