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Alfred Perceval Graves
1846–1931
A lively Anglo-Irish poet, songwriter, and folklorist, he helped bring Irish song and verse to a wide audience. He is also remembered as the father of poet Robert Graves, though his own work in folklore and literature stands strongly on its own.
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A Celtic Psaltery Being Mainly Renderings in English Verse from Irish & Welsh Poetry
by Alfred Perceval Graves
About the author
Born in Dublin in 1846, Alfred Perceval Graves grew up in a scholarly family and later studied at Trinity College Dublin. He became known as a poet, songwriter, and collector of Irish songs and traditions, with a lasting interest in preserving and sharing Irish folk culture.
Alongside his literary work, he served as a school inspector, and he was active in the cultural life of his time. His writing and editorial work connected him to the Irish literary revival, and his collaborations and collections helped keep traditional Irish music and verse in circulation for new readers and listeners.
Graves died in 1931. Although he is sometimes mentioned because of his famous son Robert Graves, Alfred Perceval Graves remains an important figure in his own right for readers interested in Irish poetry, song, and folklore.