Author: James Branch CabellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The Works of James Branch Cabell: Figures of earth
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fantasy fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Figures of Earth
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher: Standard Ebooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
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.
The works of James Branch Cabell
Author: James B. CabellThe Works of James Branch Cabell
Author: James Branch CabellFigures Of Earth A Comedy Of Appearances
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361151460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
James Branch Cabell's fantasy book "Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances" was published. It was included in Cabell's longer work, "The Biography of Manuel," which was published in 1921. Dom Manuel, the main character of the book, is a nobleman who lives in mediaeval Poictesme. The story follows his life and exploits. Manuel finds a mystical clay figure that comes to life and assumes the shape of a stunning woman named Niafer. This is how the story goes. The book chronicles Manuel's adventures as he rises to prominence, goes on expeditions, and runs into otherworldly creatures. Manuel ponders issues related to identity, meaning, and the nature of reality during the narrative. "Figures of Earth" is renowned for its philosophical implications and complex prose. In a multilayered story that defies categorization, Cabell tackles issues of love, ambition, and the pursuit of purpose in life. The book delves deeply into the human condition while also making sarcastic observations about society conventions. Cabell's work was sometimes criticized for what was seen as its irreverence, yet "Figures of Earth" is praised for its creative storytelling and literary experimentation. The book, which highlights Cabell's distinctive style and his contribution to the genre, is regarded as a masterpiece of American fantasy literature.
The Works of James Branch Cabell
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher:
ISBN: 9780598586827
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Figures of Earth
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher:
ISBN: 9780742655560
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice
Author: James Branch CabellFigures of Earth
Author: James Branch CabellPublisher:
ISBN: 9781406597325
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. He worked from 1898 to 1900 as a newpaper reporter in New York City, but returned to Richmond in 1901, where he worked several months on the staff of the Richmond News. In 1902, seven of his first stories appeared in national magazines and over the next decade he wrote many short stories and articles, contributing to nationally published magazines including Harper's Monthly Magazine and the Saturday Evening Post, as well as carrying out extensive research on his family's genealogy. In the early 1920s he became the leader of a group of writers known as The James Branch Cabell School, which included such figures as H. L. Mencken, Carl Van Vechten and Elinor Wylie. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1937. Amongst his best known works are: The Eagle's Shadow (1904), The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking (1909), and The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations (1915).
Author: James Branch Cabell