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Title: Wonderful story of the early life of a poet
Review: When one reads or views Graves' poetry or his wonderful novel I, CLAUDIUS, one can only wonder whence came such talent. This book is the answer, detailing his fascinating family background and upbringing, as well as his impressive struggles with schooling, with family and in the trenches of France in the First World War. Nor did his married life and early career become any easier, the life of a young poet paying as well as you might imagine, particularly a poet with four young children. Still, Graves is truly inspirational in the way he always followed his own path and refused to waver, despite considerable pressures. Tempered by these experiences and never forgetting to work hard, he prepared for the astounded beginnings of success described in the next book in the series, The Years With Laura Riding. That this latter book is not on Amazon is a horrible omission.
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