“Patriotism, in the trenches, was too remote a sentiment, and at once rejected as fit only for civilians, or prisoners. A new arrival who talked patriotism would soon be told to cut it out.”
Quote by Robert Graves
Work
Good-Bye to All That: With a Prologue and an Epilogue
This memoir offers a personal account of the author's time in the trenches during World War I, his subsequent return to civilian life, and the profound changes the war brought about in his perspective and lifestyle. more
Author
Robert Graves
Robert Graves was a British poet, novelist, and translator, born on July 24, 1895, and died on December 7, 1985. His poetry is diverse and spans various literary movements from classicism to modernism. Known for his profound insights into history and mythology, Graves's novels are also highly regarded. more
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