Description
Conversations with Robert Graves
Book Summary
This volume collects a series of interviews that offer an intimate and revealing portrait of Robert Graves, one of the most versatile literary figures of the 20th century. Through his own words, the reader will discover key episodes of his life: from his origins in Oxford and the traumatic experience of the First World War, to his voluntary exile in the Mallorcan village of Deià. A direct and unorthodox testimony that introduces the author of essential works such as I, Claudius or The Greek Myths.
What is it about?
The book is a compilation of conversations in which Robert Graves speaks without filters about his life and work. In them, the reader will find a first-person account of his youth in Oxford, marked by the outbreak of the Great War and the madness it unleashed. Graves also narrates his decision to leave England to settle in Deià, Mallorca, where he found the refuge and inspiration necessary to develop his prolific career. The interviews include dialogues with interlocutors as varied as Virginia Woolf, Gina Lollobrigida, or Jorge Luis Borges, who, along with the author, explore topics ranging from classical mythology to literary creation.
Main themes
- Memory and the impact of the First World War on literature and personal life.
- Voluntary exile and the search for a place of creation: Deià and Mallorca.
- The creative process and the literary versatility of a poet, novelist, and critic.
- The reinterpretation of the classics and Greco-Roman mythology.
- Dialogue with other great figures of 20th-century culture.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the biographies of great writers, 20th-century literature, and the genre of literary interviews. It is especially recommended for those who are already familiar with the work of Robert Graves, such as I, Claudius or Goodbye to All That, and wish to delve deeper into his thought and personality. It will also be of great interest to lovers of true stories and direct testimonies about the historical and cultural context of the era.
What this book offers
- Direct and unmediated access to the voice and thought of Robert Graves.
- A deeper understanding of the experiences that shaped his literary work.
- A personal and unorthodox vision of the history and culture of the 20th century.
- An intimate portrait of his life in Mallorca, far from the spotlight of the British literary scene.
Technical specifications
- Author: Graves, Robert
- Publisher: CONFLUENCIAS
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Biography and true stories, Biography: general, Diaries, letters and logs, Biography collection, Memoirs, True stories, Literary essays
- Collection: CONVERSACIONES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2014
- Number of pages: 108
- Weight: 105 g
Editorial review
This is a brief but substantial work that offers a unique perspective on a key figure of English literature. The selection of interviews, which includes dialogues with other renowned intellectuals, brings additional richness to the portrait of the author. It is a book that, due to its format and length, is accessible to any reader interested in knowing the voice of Robert Graves firsthand, without needing to delve into extensive biographies. Its value lies in the immediacy and honesty of the conversations, which reveal a complex and lucid man.