Robert Graves

ROBERT GRAVES d1985. English poet, historical novelist and critic. He produced more than 140 works in his lifetime. His poems, his translations and innovative analysis of the Greek myths, his memoir of his early life (including his role in World War I) Good-Bye to All That (1929) and his speculative study of poetic inspiration The White Goddess have never been out of print. He is also a renowned short story writer, with stories such as "The Tenement" still being popular today. He earned his living from writing, particularly popular historical novels such as ; I Claudius / King Jesus / The Golden Fleece and Count Belisarius. He also was a prominent translator of Classical Latin and Ancient Greek texts. His versions of The Twelve Caesars and The Golden Ass remain popular for their clarity and entertaining style. He died in Spain aged 90 on December 7th 1985