Goodbye To All That by Robert Graves (Penguin Classics)

“Goodbye to All That” is an autobiography by the English poet and writer Robert Graves. The book was first published in 1929 and provides a personal account of Graves’s experiences before, during, and after World War I. The title of the book comes from the phrase “Goodbye to all that,” which reflects Graves’s disillusionment with the values and institutions of the pre-war world.

In the autobiography, Graves recounts his early life, his experiences as an officer in the British Army during World War I, and the challenges he faced in coping with the trauma of war. He describes the harsh realities of trench warfare, the impact of the war on his generation, and his own struggles with physical and emotional trauma.

“Goodbye to All That” is notable for its candid and critical portrayal of the war, as well as its commentary on British society and culture during the early 20th century. The book became highly influential and is considered a classic work of war literature. It offers readers a firsthand perspective on the devastating effects of World War I and the profound changes it brought to individuals and society as a whole.