The Beacon by Robert Graves (1920)
The Beacon 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 lighthouse on the coast of England to take up his post as a lighthouse keeper. He soon discovers that the lighthouse is haunted by the ghost of a former keeper, and that the ghost is trying to communicate with him. As John struggles to understand the ghost's message, he finds himself drawn into a strange and dangerous world of secrets and lies. The novel is a gripping exploration of the power of the supernatural, and of the human capacity for courage and redemption.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 135 words
First lines
The silent shepherdess,
She of my vows,
Here with me exchanging love Under dim boughs.
Shines on our mysteries A sudden spark -- "Dout the candle, glow-worm, Let all be dark.
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The Beacon is listed on Textopian as an essay by Robert Graves, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 135 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 a character in that time period, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a character's journey of self-discovery and love, making it a romance novel.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a character's journey of self-discovery and love, and includes moments of tension and conflict, making it a drama novel.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a character's journey of self-discovery and love, and includes moments of suspense and intrigue, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
historical fiction · poetry · mythology · war · identity · love · loss · nature · spirituality · human experience · philosophy · narrative