The Pier-Glass (1921)

The Pier-Glass is a novel by Robert Graves, first published in 1921. The story is set in England during the First World War and follows the lives of two families, the Brydons and the Raffertys. The Brydons are a wealthy family living in a large house, while the Raffertys are a working-class family who live in a small cottage nearby.The novel explores the class differences between the two families and the impact of the war on their lives. It also delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in a time of great upheaval.The main character, Richard Brydon, is a young man who is drafted into the army and sent to fight in France. While he is away, his sister, Laura, falls in love with one of the Rafferty sons, Pat. The relationship between Laura and Pat is frowned upon by their families due to their different social statuses.As the war progresses, the characters are forced to confront the realities of death and loss. Richard is injured in battle and returns home to find that his family has been changed by the war. Laura and Pat's relationship also faces challenges as they struggle to reconcile their love with the expectations of their families.The Pier-Glass is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the impact of war on individuals and society. It is a powerful reflection on the human experience and the ways in which we are shaped by the events of our time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.