Seymour, Miranda

Robert Graves: Life on the Edge

New York: Henry Holt & Co, 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. Unread. 324 pages with photographs, and index.


An essential read for those interested in understanding the interplay between an author's personal experiences and his creative output. Seymour's work stands as a significant contribution to literary biography, offering readers a deeper appreciation of Graves's life and legacy.

Seymour offers a nuanced and candid portrayal of the English poet, novelist, and classicist Robert Graves. Published in 1995, this biography delves into Graves's complex relationships, particularly with the women who served as his muses, and examines how these dynamics influenced his literary output.

Seymour's biography is distinguished by its psychological insight and its focus on Graves's interactions with women, providing a perspective that had been previously underexplored. Drawing on extensive research and access to Graves's family and personal archives, Seymour presents a portrait of a man whose personal life was as tumultuous and compelling as his literary achievements.

Subjects: Robert Graves, Laura Riding, Literary Muses, Gender Studies, Psychological Biography, Literary Criticism, 20th-Century Literature

Item #20491
ISBN: 0805030557

Price: $45.00