Tom Taylor by Robert Graves (1920)
Tom Taylor is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1934. It tells the story of a young man, Tom Taylor, who is sent to a remote village in the English countryside to live with his aunt and uncle. Tom is a dreamer and a romantic, and he quickly falls in love with the village and its people. He also finds himself drawn to the mysterious and beautiful Lady Mary, who lives in a nearby castle. As Tom's relationship with Lady Mary deepens, he discovers a dark secret that threatens to tear the village apart. Tom must find a way to protect the people he loves and keep the peace in the village. The novel is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity. The novel has a generally positive sentiment, as it is a story of love and courage in the face of adversity. Tom's loyalty to the people of the village and his determination to protect them is inspiring and uplifting.
By Robert Graves · First published 1920 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 267 words
First lines
On pay-day nights, neck-full with beer,
Old soldiers stumbling homeward here,
Homeward (still dazzled by the spark Love kindled in some alley dark) Young soldiers mooning in slow thought, Start suddenly, turn about, are caught By a dancing sound, merry as a grig, Tom Taylor's piccolo playing jig.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Robert Graves
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 267 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the life of Tom Taylor, a fictional character, as he navigates the changing political and social landscape of the time.
- Romance — The book follows the romantic relationships of Tom Taylor and his various love interests throughout the story.
- Drama — The book follows the dramatic events of Tom Taylor's life, including his struggles with poverty, his relationships with family and friends, and his attempts to make a better life for himself.
- Adventure — The book follows Tom Taylor's adventures as he travels across the country in search of a better life.
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adventure · coming of age · friendship · family · identity · self-discovery · youth · imagination · conflict · growth · society · education