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Something about Eve: A comedy of fig-leaves

By James Branch Cabell

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"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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"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 character Gerald Musgrave, a student of magic and a young man entangled in a complicated amorous affair while grappling with a spectral figure known as the Sylan, who complicates his life with supernatural offers and whimsical banter. The narrative sets out to explore themes of desire, magic, and the absurdity of societal conventions, specifically through the interactions of these characters in a richly imagined world. The beginning of the story introduces us to Gerald Musgrave, who is struggling with his writing while a ghostly figure, the Sylan, observes his creative process. As the Sylan proposes an intriguing arrangement that would allow him to inhabit Gerald's body and take on the associated complications of his romantic life, we see Gerald lament the difficulties posed by a married lover, Evelyn Townsend. Their conversations reveal Gerald's frustrations and humorous reflections on love, relationships, and artistic aspirations. This opening portion establishes a comedic tone as it sets the stage for the ensuing adventures and complications, hinting at a blend of wit, romance, and the magical elements that will likely characterize the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

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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