The Cupboard by Robert Graves (1920)
The Cupboard is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1945. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a small village in England. John is a dreamer and a romantic, and he quickly falls in love with the village and its people. He also discovers a mysterious cupboard in the attic of his aunt and uncle's house, which holds a secret that will change his life forever. The novel is a coming-of-age story, as John learns to accept his place in the world and to find his own path. It is a story of love, loss, and redemption, and it is a timeless classic. The novel has a positive sentiment overall, as it is a story of hope and of finding one's place in the world.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 148 words
First lines
Mother
What's in that cupboard, Mary?
/ Mary / Which cupboard, mother dear?
Mother / The cupboard of red mahogany / With handles shining clear.
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Robert Graves is a renowned literary fiction author, and this book is likely to contain complex themes and characters, as well as a focus on the human experience.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests a focus on the past, and the author is known for writing historical fiction.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a focus on emotions, and the author is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a focus on secrets, and the author is known for writing mystery fiction.
Tags
coming of age · family dynamics · childhood · imagination · fantasy · loss · memory · identity · adventure · self-discovery · nostalgia · relationships
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The Cupboard 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, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 148 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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