Limited edition, number 376 of 500 copies, of cabells most influential work, with sixteen engravings by. Inscribed for owner signature and date with the best wishes of james branch cabell, 10 june 1922 on the front flyleaf, and additionally signed by author burton rascoe above cabells dedicatory poem to him. James branch cabell 18791958 encyclopedia virginia. Published in 1919, and the subject of a notorious obscenity trial, jurgen is the second in cabells poictesme series, an. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a 1919 fantasy book by james branch cabell the eighth among some fiftytwo books written by this author which gained fame or notoriety, in the view of some shortly after its publication. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 16.
Previous part 1 next part 3 there was no doubt about it, in that bedrenching moonlight. Written in 1919 by james branch cabell, jurgen employs chivalry, philosophy, mild eroticism, humor, and high poetic prose to celebrate mans desire for the perfect mate. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jurgen. James branch cabell jurgen, a comedy of justice 1919 tags. The appearance of the book has been somewhat delayed by strikes, but it will be out, i believe, by september and with a card frrom cabells widow to erb, thanking him for his letter with copy of my husbands note to you so long ago. First edition of james branch cabells masterwork, inscribed by cabell and also signed by dedicatee burton rascoe.
James branch cabell is apparently one of neil gaimans favourite authors and you can see why, if you read this witty fantasy. The new york society for the suppression of vice attempted to bring a prosecution for. With thanks to the mccain library, agnes scott college. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell free ebook. James branch cabell was the author of fiftytwo books, including fantasy and science fiction novels, comedies of manners about postbellum richmond, works of genealogy, collections of short stories, essays, and poetry. I imagine if cabell had tried to write jurgen as a boys adventure book have fine, snug, wellfitting garment with curious figures on it, will travel he might have encountered equal and opposite stylistic incapacities in his soul. Cabell wrote a short story for harpers in the vein of medieval romance, and for the sake of local colour wrote under its title translated from the french of nicolas of caena purely imaginative personage. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell read free. Aug 26, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It is a pleasure to say that the john lane company is publishing an english edition of jurgen. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Richmond author james branch cabell is most known for his controversial jurgen 1919, one of several satirical fantasies he authored set in the mythical french province of poictesme pwatem. May 19, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of james branch cabell books online.
Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. 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. Cs writings, beginning with his single most famous passage, and continuing with a few excerpts. The first three books i read by cabell were jurgen, figures of earth, a. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belleslettres. Aug 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Eight engravings on wood to the music from behind the moon by james branch cabell. Browse james branch cabells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Youre never going to read another new terry pratchett novel.
Silver stallion by james branch cabell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. James branch cabell s selfprolaimed goal in life was to write perfectly of beautiful happenings. Filled with double entendre, and satirical humor, jurgen was considered indecent by some. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919.
James branch cabell 18791958 contributed by stephen r. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and hell as in the divine comedy. Read in english by mark nelson jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919.
Librivox recording of jurgen, a comedy of justice by james branch cabell. There were twelve smaller thrones, without rainbows, upon each side of the god of jurgens grandmother, in two semicircles. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell books on. The desire to write perfectly of beautiful happenings is, as the saying runs, old as the hills and as immortal.
James branch cabell audio books, best sellers, author. James branch cabell, jurgen a comedy of justice in dialogue with century by james branch cabell 1922 annotated kindle edition. Jurgen has 20 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of. Jurgen is an epic voyage as well as an erotic fable and a biographical love story. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and. Oct 14, 2017 there is a little story involving mark twain in connection with mr james branch cabells recently published the soul of millicent. Jurgen by james branch cabell overdrive rakuten overdrive. A comedy of justice, an entry in the poictesme series, is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 46. A comedy of justice, and something about eve, and more on. Mar 31, 2017 james branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles letters.
He has written fiftytwo books, including novels, genealogies, collections of short stories, poetry, magazine articles, and miscellanea. Cabell was wellregarded by his contemporaries, including h. Good, evil, keep, exact, accounts, face, man, ledger. James branch cabell books list of books by author james. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To quote the author, this fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what his nature enables him to see. Feb 20, 2020 i think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. Start reading jurgen a comedy of justice on your kindle in under a minute. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell read. I think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
James branch cabell april 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including h. See all books authored by james branch cabell, including jurgen. Project gutenberg offers 61922 free ebooks for kindle, ipad, nook, android. James branch cabell kabuhl was both prolific and versatile. James branch cabell s career was shortlived his works fit neatly within the 1920s literary escapist culture and then quickly declined in popularity as the author veered away from the fantasy niche. He was elected to the american academy of arts and sciences in 1937. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Shell, charles franks and the online distributed proofreading team. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles letters. Jurgen by james branch cabell its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive if this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph and click the bookmark icon that appears to the left of it. One might as sensibly deny a future to ecclesiastes, the golden ass, gullivers travels, and the works of rabelais as to predict oblivion for. Tall octavo, half maroon morocco and red cloth by sangorski and sutcliffe, with giltstamped pictorial front board, top edge gilt, others uncut. Once controversial, it was subject to a court case in the 1920s for its tongueincheek lewd content. James branch cabells career was shortlived his works fit neatly within the 1920s literary escapist culture and then quickly declined in popularity as the author veered away from the fantasy niche. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, the eighth among his fiftytwo books, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. To which accusations the author published a very typically pointed, allegorical retort. In addition to his many novels, he produced a volume of poetry titled from the hidden way 1916 and a. Cs writings, beginning with his single most famous passage, and continuing with a few excerpts from his other books.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 56. Dec 20, 2015 but genre fans should absolutely be considering bringing jurgen, and maybe cabell as a whole i dont know, this was my first cabell but if i can find others, it wont be my last. A comedy of justicejames branch cabellfree download. The darkly comic allegory jurgen caused quite a stir when it was originally published, with several jurisdictions deeming it obscene and calling for it to be pulled from store shelves. It is not easy for the perceptive critic to doubt the literary permanence of james branch cabell, as surely exceeding that of all writers in england save arguably hardy and conrad. He has written fiftytwo books, including novels, genealogies, collections of short stories, poetry. This production is just as unapologetically smart and urbane. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity project. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 26.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jurgen. It was certainly the one that put him on the map, when, in january 1920, the new york society for the prevention of vice took his publisher to court for violating new yorks antiobscenity law. James branch cabells selfprolaimed goal in life was to write perfectly of beautiful happenings. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. A comedy of justice ebook written by james branch cabell. Jurgen may be the most famous of james branch cabells books. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. Jan 01, 2012 james branch cabell is apparently one of neil gaimans favourite authors and you can see why, if you read this witty fantasy. A comedy of justice for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell free. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a 1919 fantasy book by james branch cabell the eighth among some fiftytwo books written by this author which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication. Cabells library, and is housed in the cabell room in the james branch cabell library, virginia commonwealth university. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when his works were most popular. In his heyday, cabell garnered praise from several of his contemporaries such as h.
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