Renowned for his literary prowess, Robert Graves crafted his most celebrated work, the novel I, Claudius (1934). This riveting tale unfolds through the discerning eyes of the Roman emperor, offering readers not only a rich historical education but also a thrilling, dynamic narrative. Following its success, Graves expanded the saga with a sequel, Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina.

The Things They Carried, penned by Tim O'Brien in 1990, delves deeply into the harrowing realities of the Vietnam War. With gripping, biographical anecdotes, O’Brien captures the chaos and madness of conflict, echoing themes that Graves had explored years earlier.

Siegfried Sassoon's Memoirs of a Fox-Hunting Man (1928), a cornerstone of British literature, remains a treasure even though it's out of print in America. Still accessible through numerous libraries, Sassoon's narrative offers a unique perspective on life within the first battalion, distinct from the accounts penned by Graves.

A Selection of the Poems of Laura Riding, curated by the esteemed scholar Robert Nye, showcases the finest poetic works Riding crafted over her extensive career. This collection highlights her extraordinary talent, spanning far beyond her association with Graves. Available in a 1997 paperback edition from Persea Books, it reveals her enduring literary genius.

Among the most profound novels to emerge from World War I is Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front (1928). A poignant examination of the insanity and horror of war, it depicts how young men from opposing nations are thrust into battle, earning its place as a timeless literary masterpiece.

Forever linked with T. E. Lawrence, Graves gained fame with his biography Lawrence and the Arabs (1927). Lawrence’s own narrative, Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph (1926), continues to captivate readers and is available in paperback.

Paul Fussell's acclaimed work, The Great War and Modern Memory (1975), garnered both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Recently recognized by the Modern Library as one of the twentieth century’s top one hundred non-fiction books, it includes a profound analysis of Good-Bye to All That.

In Black Sun: The Brief Transit and Violent Eclipse of Harry Crosby (1976), Geoffrey Wolff chronicles a decadent, literary life during the 1920s. This captivating account of postwar Parisian counterculture parallels the unconventional scenarios Graves might have envisioned, such as his attempt at a three-person marriage after the war.