Thunder at Night by Robert Graves
Thunder at Night is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1945. It tells the story of a young Englishman, John, who is sent to a remote village in the Spanish Pyrenees to help the local people fight against the oppressive rule of the local Spanish authorities. John soon finds himself in the middle of a struggle between the villagers and the authorities, and he must use his wits and courage to help the villagers win their freedom. Along the way, he discovers the secrets of the village and its people, and learns the power of friendship and loyalty. The novel is a powerful and moving story of courage and determination in the face of adversity.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 167 words
First lines
Restless and hot two children lay
Plagued with uneasy dreams,
Each wandered lonely through false day A twilight torn with screams.
True to the bed-time story, Ben Pursued his wounded bear, Ann dreamed of chattering monkey men, Of snakes twined in her hair.
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Thunder at Night 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, Mystery, Adventure
- Length: 167 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title and author suggest a story set in a historical context, likely involving a country or region.
- Romance — The title implies a romantic story, with the thunder at night suggesting a passionate encounter.
- Mystery — The title implies a story with a sense of mystery and suspense, with the thunder at night suggesting a hidden truth or danger.
- Adventure — The title implies a story with a sense of adventure and excitement, with the thunder at night suggesting a thrilling journey.
Tags
war · historical fiction · drama · conflict · courage · survival · human experience · emotional turmoil · relationships · sacrifice · identity · loss