Portrait of James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles-lettres. Cabell was well-regarded by his contemporaries, including H. L. Mencken, Edmund Wilson, and Sinclair Lewis. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. For Cabell, veracity was "the one unpardonable sin, not merely against art, but against human welfare".

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The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations

"The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a humorous...

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Gallantry: Dizain des Fetes Galantes

"Gallantry: Dizain des Fêtes Galantes" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of comedic narratives likely penned in the early 20th century. The work ...

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Chivalry

"Chivalry" by James Branch Cabell is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. This narrative weaves tales set in the medieval peri...

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Taboo A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Sævius Nicanor, with Prolegomena, Notes, and a Preliminary Memoir

"Taboo" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a satirical exploration of societal norms and taboos re...

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The Jewel Merchants: A Comedy in One Act

"The Jewel Merchants: A Comedy in One Act" by James Branch Cabell is a play written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s. This comedic w...

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The Line of Love; Dizain des Mariages

"The Line of Love; Dizain des Mariages" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work unfolds within a comedic contex...

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The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment

"The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Florian de...

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Chivalry: Dizain des Reines

"Chivalry: Dizain des Reines" by James Branch Cabell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, known for its lush prose and rich charac...

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The Eagle's Shadow

"The Eagle's Shadow" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around the life of Margaret Hugonin, exploring he...

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Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship

Preface by Joseph Hergesheimer; Critical comments by E. Noel Codman and Paul Verville

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The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking

Introduction by Wilson Follett

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Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice

"Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written during the early 20th century. This fantastical tale centers around the charac...

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Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation

"Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation" by James Branch Cabell is a literary analysis and critique written in the early 20th century. This b...

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Something about Eve: A comedy of fig-leaves

"Something about Eve: A comedy of fig-leaves" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the chara...

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The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption

"The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a satirical fantasy tha...

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The Cream of the Jest: A comedy of evasions

"The Cream of the Jest: A Comedy of Evasions" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Felix Ken...

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The Certain Hour (Dizain des Poëtes)

"The Certain Hour" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of literary reflections and narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores ...

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Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances

"Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into th...

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