The cream of the jest by james branch cabell series. Introduction the cream of the jest jurgen figures of earth the high place and three minor. The cream of the jest, james branch cabells greatest work, straddles the historical fantasies of his mature biography of the life of manuel and the early romantic comedies set in his home state of. Aug 26, 2008 chivalry contents the story of the sestina the story of the tenson the story of the rattrap the story of the choices the story of the housewife the story of the satraps the story of the heritage the story of the scabbard the story of the navarrese the story of the foxbrush. Title the cream of the jest, contributor names cabell, james branch, 18791958.
James branch cabell cabell, james branch, 18791958. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication. James branch cabell 18791958 contributed by stephen r. Publication date 1917 publisher new york, the modern library. A comedy of justice james branch cabell 109 downloads. 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. The exterior of the book is covered with wood veneer which makes each copy unique. See all 33 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
I think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. The cream of the jest cabell, james branch, ward, harold on. James branch cabell was born on april 14, 1879 at 101 e. A reference guide 1979 runs through 1975 but apparently not through the end of the year, so i have included his 1975 entries, marked with an asterisk, along with my additions for. As a mnemonic for the pronunciation of his name, he wrote. Books by james branch cabell adult fantasy librivox forum. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read. Feb 20, 2001 the cream of the jest by james branch cabell, 9781587152207, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. James branch cabell 1879 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. James branch cabell 18791958 was an american author of fan. Although most novelists with any historical or scholarly hankerings are satisfied to invent here a scene and there a plot and elsewhere an authority, james branch cabell has invented a whole province for his imagination to dwell in. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres.
The cream of the jest paperback 1979 by james branch cabell author 3. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of. He spent the winters in florida until the death of his first wife in 1949. His mother, anne harris 18591915, was the daughter of col. Apr 11, 2014 a film by special collections and archives, james branch cabell library to learn more about james branch cabell, visit the research guide. This is a limited printing of 3290 copies, of which 3250 were presented for sale. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belleslettres. Much of it consists of the historical dreams and philosophical reflections of the main character, the famous writer felix kennaston. The cream of the jest by james branch cabell, 9781587152207, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mar 07, 2018 the art of james branch cabell 1920 by hugh walpole ia a bibliographic checklist of the works of james branch cabell, 19041921 1921. It consists of the historical dreams and philosophical reflections of the main character, the famous writer felix kennaston. Dizain des reines james branch cabell 52 downloads. A comedy of evasions is a comical and philospohical novel. Wikipedia article, commons category, quotes, wikidata item american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres.
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A bibliography of his writings, biography and criticism 1957 runs only through 1956. Media in category james branch cabell the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. James branch cabell books list of books by author james. One of the subplots in james branch cabells the cream of the jest involves finding two halves of a medallion called the sigil of scoteia. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including h. The comic novel blends contemporary realism and historical romance. The certain hour dizain des poetes james branch cabell 69 downloads figures of earth. The cream of the jest 1917 beyond life 1919 jurgen 1919. A comedy of shirking revised and expanded edition, contrib. Immediately download the james branch cabell summary, chapterbychapter analysis, book notes, essays, quotes, character descriptions, lesson plans, and more everything you need for studying or teaching james branch cabell. Near the end of the book is a drawing of the assembled sigil, with no further commentary as to the strange writing found on it. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. Used book costs include shipping the one particular book to the specified country. Chivalry contents the story of the sestina the story of the tenson the story of the rattrap the story of the choices the story of the housewife the story of the satraps the story of the heritage the story of the scabbard the story of the navarrese.
Jul 30, 2019 the works of james branch cabell also known as biography of the life of manuel. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. James branch cabell simple english wikipedia, the free. See all books authored by james branch cabell, including jurgen. Feb 20, 2020 i think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. The cream of the jest, james branch cabell s greatest work, straddles the historical fantasies of his mature biography of the life of manuel and the early romantic comedies set in his home state of. A member of the illustrious and influential cabell and branch families of virginia, cabell s father was physician robert gamble cabell ii 18471922, and his mother anne harris 18591915, was the daughter of col. Cabell was wellregarded by his contemporaries, including h. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. He retired in florida cabell was born into a rich virginian family.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The cream of the jest, novel by james branch cabell, published in 1917 and revised in 1920. The first three books i read by cabell were jurgen, figures of earth, a. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. A edy of shirking revised and expanded edition, contrib. 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.
It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The cream of the jest by cabell, james branch, 18791958. From the ranks of great sciencefiction and fantasy literature, buying information and opportunities for. It is the 16th book of the 18volume series called the works of james branch cabell 192730, also known as the biography of the life of manuel. James branch cabell cabell, james branch, 18791958 the.
By james branch cabell author of the cream of the jest, etc. James branch cabell, 18791958 the cream of the jest. He plans to eventually record all of cabell, in order of publication because hes that kind of guy and ill continue to submit them as they are. The works of james branch cabell also known as biography of the life of manuel. James branch cabell cabell, james branch, 1879 1958. The cream of the jest hardcover september 10, 2010 by james branch cabell author, harold ward introduction. James branch cabell 18791956 is best known for his tales of the imaginary land of poictesme, where chivalry and galantry live on. Well, in the old days jurgen was passing the cistercian abbey, and one of the monks had tripped over a. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity. Cream of the jest hardcover january 1, 1923 by james branch cabell author 3.
The cream of the jest and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. See the complete the biography of manuel series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. All of cabells works from before 1930 were assembled into the grand biography of the life of manuel, the supposed. The list of writings about cabell in frances brewers james branch cabell. See all 33 formats and editions hide other formats. A comedy of evasions is a comical and philosophical novel with possible fantasy elements, by james branch cabell, published in 1917. James branch cabell, american literature, modernists. He calls it poictesme and sets it on the map of medieval europe, but it has no more unity of time and place than has the multitudinous land of the. A reference guide 1979 runs through 1975 but apparently not through the end of the year, so i have included his 1975 entries, marked with an asterisk, along with my additions fo. James branch cabell wikisource, the free online library. Complete summary of james branch cabell s the cream of the jest. James branch cabell, born april 14, 1879, richmond, va.
James branch cabell 18791958 encyclopedia virginia. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Complete summary of james branch cabells the cream of the jest. A film by special collections and archives, james branch cabell library to learn more about james branch cabell, visit the research guide. Dive deep into james branch cabells the cream of the jest with extended analysis, commentary, and discussion. Domnei is in a significant way a kind of prequel to cream of the jest, even though that is. James branch cabell 1879 1958 jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. His bestknown book, jurgen, a comedy of justice 1919, was the subject of a celebrated obscenity case. His father, robert gamble cabell ii 18471922, was a physician.