Goodbye to All That (1929) - Robert Graves

Category: Adults, Autobiography & Biographies, Classic, History
Language: English
Keywords: Conflicts Literature Military World War I

Written by Robert Graves
Read by Joel Schrank
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
Release date: 07-19-24
Pubisher: Quill Publishing

“Good-Bye to All That: An Autobiography” by Robert Graves is a seminal work that vividly captures the harrowing experiences of a young British officer during World War I.
It is a candid and unflinching portrayal of life in the trenches, exploring the brutality and absurdity of war. Graves recounts his childhood, education, and early literary career, interweaving personal anecdotes with his wartime experiences. The autobiography delves into his friendships with notable figures like Siegfried Sassoon and critiques the societal norms of early 20th-century Britain. The title reflects Graves’ profound disillusionment with the pre-war world and the irrevocable changes brought by the conflict.

With its clarity, wit, and honesty, “Good-Bye to All That” remains an essential work in the canon of war literature, offering insights into the personal and collective trauma of a generation

Personal note—Because this was a real-time recording, I listened to much of it over several day while doing my work. It is often fascinating, from his World War I experience, was wounded at the Battle of the Somme, to his time at Oxford and the number of well-know acquaintances who’s names you will recognize. He was not a humble man. Joel Schrank does an excellent job. As if he was Graves sitting with you and reminiscing.