The Three Drinkers by Robert Graves

Name: The Three Drinkers
Author: Robert Graves

The Three Drinkers is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1930. It tells the story of three men, all of whom are alcoholics, and their struggles to cope with their addiction. The novel follows the three men as they attempt to find a way out of their downward spiral, and ultimately, a way to save themselves. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, from a mysterious woman to a mad scientist, and each of them has their own unique story to tell. The novel is a powerful exploration of addiction, and the ways in which it can affect a person's life.

By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 126 words

First lines

Blacksmith Green had three strong sons,

With bread and beef did fill 'em,

Now John and Ned are perished and dead, But plenty remains of William.

John Green was a whiskey drinker, The Land of Cakes supplied him, Till at last his soul flew out by the hole That the fierce drink burned inside him.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Robert Graves
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
Length: 126 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a novel written by Robert Graves.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, as it is set in a rural English village in the 1930s.
Romance — The book contains romantic elements, as it follows the story of three drinkers and their relationships with each other and the people around them.
Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, as it follows the story of three drinkers and their struggles with their relationships and the people around them.