The Voice of Beauty Drowned by Robert Graves
The Voice of Beauty Drowned is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is born into a family of wealth and privilege in England. She is a beautiful and talented singer, but her family is too preoccupied with their own lives to appreciate her. When Mary falls in love with a young man from a lower class, her family disapproves and she is forced to make a difficult decision. The novel follows Mary as she struggles to find her own voice and make her own choices in a world that is determined to keep her silent. The novel is a powerful exploration of class, gender, and the power of love.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Historical Fiction · 256 words
First lines
Cry from the thicket my heart's bird!
The other birds woke all around,
Rising with toot and howl they stirred / Their plumage, broke the trembling sound, / They craned their necks, they fluttered wings, / "While we are silent no one sings, / And while we sing you hush your throat, / Or tune your melody to our note."
Cry from the thicket my heart's bird! / The screams and hootings rose again: / They gaped with raucous beaks, they whirred / Their noisy plumage; small but plain / The lonely hidden singer made / A well of grief within the glade. / "Whist, silly fool, be off," they shout, / "Or we'll come pluck your feathers out."
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 256 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a collection of poems written by Robert Graves.
- Romance — The title of the book implies that the book is about love and relationships.
- Historical Fiction — The book may be set in a historical context, as suggested by the title.
- Drama — The title implies that the book may contain dramatic elements.
Tags
beauty · drowning · poetry · existentialism · nature · love · loss · identity · mythology · art · emotion · transcendence