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Set against the backdrop of the American War of Independence, the narrative follows Sergeant Roger Lamb, a British non-commissioned officer imprisoned after the Battle of Saratoga. As the American Congress stalls his repatriation, Lamb devises a daring escape to rejoin British forces, ultimately participating in the pivotal battles leading to Yorktown. This compelling tale, inspired by Lamb's true memoirs, is crafted by Robert Graves, offering a vivid, semi-historical portrayal of a soldier's resilience during a transformative period in American history.

The renowned poet, classicist, and novelist Robert Graves “recounts, in faithful and nicely atmospheric detail” the story of a British soldier during the American Revolution (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Featuring a new introduction by Madison Smartt Bell. A historical novel of the early years of the American Revolution based on the adventures of Sergeant Roger Lamb, a Dublin man, in the service of His Majesty’s Army. It begins with Lamb’s early days in Dublin and ends with his arrival in Boston as a member of the regiment taken prisoner after Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga. The first in a two-book series, Sergeant Lamb's America is based on historical research, describing events and figures from the British perspective during the American War of Independence. Sergeant Lamb is engaging, personable, and exudes basic decency of character as he recounts the British defeat and the capture of his unit at the Battle of Saratoga in a voice that’s both funny, insightful, and wise. “It is a historical novel for which one has a very real respect.” —The New York Times

A scholarly approach to sixty-one stories from the book of Genesis, following in the lucid format of Graves' canonical The Greek Myths. With a new introduction by author of Bibliotheca, Adam Lewis Greene. An exhaustive study of sixty-one stories from the Old Testament and the Torah, as well as pre-biblical texts censored for centuries, that nuance, extend, and complete the book of Genesis. Graves and Patai, renowned scholars of Greco-Roman and Hebrew mythology, transcend the Christian biblical and Judaic versions of these narratives, in order to redefine myth. Myths are reconceived as dramatic stories that form a sacred charter either authorizing the continuance or the alteration of religious beliefs. Authorized biblical texts are interpreted against the grain to expose folk tales, apocryphal texts, midrashes, and other little-known documents that the Old Testament and the Torah exclude. Thus, the mythological component underlying the theological component is revealed. This is a useful companion to Graves' The Greek Myths, as it puts forth the thesis that the Hebrews, unlike the Greeks, used myth to sermonize on national history and destiny. Though the authors were true intellectuals, they were considered mavericks by the mainstream academy.

Beginning his life-long affair with the Middle East, T.E. Lawrence--Lawrence of Arabia--made his first journey to the region, a four-month walking tour of Syria studying the Crusaders' castles, while still a student at Oxford. He later returned to the area as an archeologist and at the outbreak of World War I was attached to British army intelligence in Egypt. In 1916 he set out on his greatest adventure. With no backing, Lawrence joined Arab forces facing almost insurmountable odds in a rebellion against Turkish domination. His brilliance as a desert war strategist made him a hero among the Arabs, a legendary figure throughout the world, and earned him the moniker Lawrence of Arabia. Lawrence, though, had a near-pathological dislike of publicity and, at the writing of this book, had begun a life of self-imposed obscurity as T.E. Shaw, an anonymous soldier in the RAF. First published in 1927, Robert Graves's biography remains a unique study of T.E. Lawrence. As a close friend (Lawrence had earlier saved the aspiring poet from bankruptcy), Graves was the only biographer to write with Lawrence's permission and cooperation and did so with understanding and insight that enabled him to separate the man from the myth

Robert Graves (1895-1985) - angielski pisarz, autor bestselerowych powieści historycznych, między innymi Ja Klauiusz i Klaudiusz i Messalina, poeta, historyk, kulturoznawca, tworca najlepszego kompedium wiedzy o mitologii starożytnych Greków był także doskonałym znawcą kultury, religii i mitologii żydowskiej. Wspólnie z amerykańskim orientalistą i biblistą Raphaelem Patai napisali Mity hebrajskie wzorując się na klasycznych już w układzie treści i problematyce Mitach greckich. Odtwarzają w tej książce pierwotną postać znanych, a jednak tajemniczych i niezrozumiałych opowieści z biblijnej Księgi Rodzaju. Korzystają nie tylko ze Starego Testamentu ale także z literatury rabinicznej, Miszny, Talmudu. Nie tylko jednak podają jednoznaczne, kanoniczne opowieści, przywołują inne wersje mitów, dodatkowo osadzając je w kontekście kulturowym, a także porównując z mitami innych cywilizacji starożytnych

"A real historical figure, the British surgeon Dr. William Palmer was accused in 1856 of murdering fourteen people by means of poison. The Dr. Kevorkian trial of the 19th century, with a bit of O.J. Simpson mixed in for good measure, the scandal entranced nearly the entire population of the British Isles. Everyone had an opinion on the case--including esteemed poet and historical fabulist Robert Graves. They Hanged My Saintly Billy is true crime as only a true literary master could write it, with exquisitely rendered portrais of Palmer's era and milieu, told from the shifting perspectives of all who came into contact with the notorious doctor. Just as his renowned I, Claudius opened a window onto a case of history once thought to be closed, Graves's account of Palmer's life recasts the surgeon as a victim of yellow journalism and overzealous judges. But ultimately it's left up to the reader to decide whether or not Palmer's mother is in the right, or merely duped along with the rest of Palmer's supporters, when she laments: "Yes, they hanged my saintly Billy! He was a bit of a scamp right enough, but a good son to me; the best of the brood. and no murderer."--

Marking a century since World War I concluded, this hardcover edition presents a renowned memoir that captures the profound experiences of the conflict. It offers a personal perspective on the war's impact, featuring vivid accounts and reflections that resonate with both historical significance and emotional depth.

Selected Poems by Robert Graves now in poetry front-list paperback.

'Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions and began soaring towards the sun, rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently, when Daedalus looked over his shoulder, he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...'These are the greatest stories ever told - the labours of Hercules, the voyage of the Argonauts, Theseus and the minotaur, Midas and his golden touch, the Trojan War and Odysseus's journey home - brought together into one epic and unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader, it can be read as a single page-turning narrative, while full commentaries as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable for anyone seeking an authoritative and detailed account of the spectacular stories that make up the bedrock of Western literature. The Greek Myths is a classic among classics, a treasure trove of extraordinary tales and a masterful work of literature in its own right.

Ensayo erudito y apasionado, reconstruye el lenguaje mágico de la Europa antigua mediterránea y septentrional, vinculado a ceremonias religiosas populares en honor a la diosa Luna. Graves nos narra cómo en Europa y Oriente Próximo existían culturas matriarcales que adoraban a una Diosa Suprema y que reconocían a los dioses masculinos solo como sus hijos, consortes o víctimas para el sacrificio. Estas culturas fueron eliminadas por la irrupción del patriarcado que arrebató a las mujeres su autoridad, elevó a los consortes de la Diosa a una posición de supremacía divina y reconstruyó mitos y rituales para ocultar el pasado. La conquista patriarcal llegó a Britania y al resto de Europa occidental alrededor del 400 a. de C. En " La Diosa Blanca " , Graves mezcla distintos géneros para, a través de los bosques mitológicos de medio mundo, sumergirnos en los antecedentes históricos, tribales y místicos de la poesía, pasando de las mitologías griegas a las simbologías panteístas y naturalistas de los bardos celtas, para terminar satirizando a la sociedad contemporánea. Es su libro más personal, un ensayo inteligente que muestra la originalidad de Robert Graves y que resulta imprescindible para comprender su obra y su manera de pensar. La presente y definitiva edición de " La Diosa Blanca " la ha llevado a cabo el profesor Grevel Lindop a partir de la última versión y apuntes del autor para la de 1961. Es una nueva y meticulosa traducción de su hijo y albacea literario William Graves.