Jurgen: a Comedy of Justice Illustrated

Jurgen: a Comedy of Justice Illustrated
Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2021-11-02
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ISBN:

Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice is a fantasy novel by American writer James Branch Cabell, which gained fame (or notoriety) shortly after its publication in 1919. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a send-up of Arthurian legend, and excursions to Heaven and Hell as in The Divine Comedy. Cabell's work is recognized as a landmark in the creation of the comic fantasy novel, influencing Terry Pratchett and many others.

Domnei

Domnei
Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1920
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ISBN:

The Way of Ecben

The Way of Ecben
Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2003-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1592242871

An entry in Cabell's fantastic "Poictesme" series.

Figures of Earth

Figures of Earth
Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2023-01-17T23:46:44Z
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Figures of Earth is the second installment in James Branch Cabell’s Biography of the Life of Manuel, set in the imaginary province of Poictesme. Young Manuel is a simple, well-liked swineherd who is often seen continually reshaping a small figure he made from the marsh clay from the pool of Haranton. One day, a stranger appears and tells Manuel of an adventure to save the Count of Arnaye’s daughter from a wizard who carried her off to the gray mountain called Vraidex. Manuel accepts this adventure (and many more that follow)—and his life will never be the same. The book was originally published in 1921 and was dedicated to “six most gallant champions,” each of whom were real persons who came to Cabell’s defense during the legal battle over alleged obscenity in his previous novel, Jurgen. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

JURGEN A Comedy of Justice

JURGEN A Comedy of Justice
Author: JAMES BRANCH CABELL
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2024-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9360460877

"Jurgen" is a fairy tale book that became written by James Branch Cabell. The story is ready the name individual, Jurgen, a center-aged pawnbroker who likes to move on adventures and frequently reveals himself in peculiar and supernatural conditions. In a world primarily based on the Middle Ages this is extraordinarily creative, Jurgen goes on a fantastical adventure through extraordinary nations and meets mythical beings, gods, and supernatural creatures. People like the book because it has a satirical and funny tone and because it talks about love, desire, and the character of lifestyles. There are a whole lot of allegories in Cabell's art work, and "Jurgen" is a comment on morals, social norms, and the way complicated relationships may be. Meeting distinct people and going on romantic adventures with the primary person upload to the radical's loopy and thought-provoking character. Even although it induced plenty of dialogue when it came out as it become seen as love, "Jurgen" has since been recognized as an important piece of delusion literature. It has been enchanting for a long term due to Cabell's clever writing and the unconventional's unique blend of fable and humor. It is an awesome instance of delusion literature from the early twentieth century.

Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice

Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice
Author: James Cabell
Publisher: Jovian Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2018-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1537806262

Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice is a 1919 fantasy book by James Branch Cabell - the eighth among some fifty-two books written by this author - which gained fame (or notoriety, in the view of some) shortly after its publication. The eponymous hero, who considers himself a "monstrous clever fellow", embarks on a journey through ever more fantastic realms, even to hell and heaven. Everywhere he goes, he winds up seducing the local women, even the Devil's wife.

The Silver Stallion

The Silver Stallion
Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1926
Genre: Comedy
ISBN:

Satiric and symbolic romance in which Manuel's widow institutes the cult of the Redeemer of Poictesme.

Yargo

Yargo
Author: Jacqueline Susann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 1979
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780553128550

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin
Author: Beatrix Potter
Publisher: Seven Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2024-10-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 3689954622

This is a Tale about a tail—a tail that belonged to a little red squirrel, and his name was Nutkin. He had a brother called Twinkleberry, and a great many cousins: they lived in a wood at the edge of a lake.