Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. One of the renowned ballantine adult fantasy series, with an intro. Project gutenberg offers 61,314 free ebooks to download. Lewis even acknowledged cabell s successful jurgen in his 1930 nobel prize. 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. 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. Jurgen is the bestknown of his novels and one of his best.
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Burton rascoe, literary editor at the new york herald. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 36. Housed in custom half morocco slipcase and chemise. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained. Burton rascoe, literary editor at the new york herald tribune. Jurgen by cabell, james and a great selection of related books. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity project. Mcbride, c1955 page images at hathitrust cabell, james branch, 18791958. Lewis even acknowledged cabells successful jurgen in his 1930 nobel prize address. 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. Committee on the j200 books in txt formatnorris galpin osborn15 books in txt.
Jurgen, novel by james branch cabell, published in 1919. 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. In his heyday, cabell garnered praise from several of his contemporaries such as h. Cabell was wellregarded by his contemporaries, including h. Both jurgen and cabell achieved considerable notoriety during the two years the book could not be sold legally. A comedy of appearances james branch cabell 55 downloads. Feb 20, 2020 i think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of.
Dec 20, 2015 and the most famous work by james branch cabell, and generally though not universally considered his masterpiece, was an odd little novel called jurgen. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jurgen, a comedy of justice. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell read free. Jurgen is certainly cabells most famous novel, published in 1919, and it tells the story of a middleaged man on a journey through fantastic realms, where he meets and seduces beautiful women of fiction and myth including the devils wife. Dizain des reines james branch cabell 52 downloads. As a mnemonic for the pronunciation of his name, he wrote. A comedy of justicejames branch cabellfree download. Jurgen is certainly cabell s most famous novel, published in 1919, and it tells the story of a middleaged man on a journey through fantastic realms, where he meets and seduces beautiful women of fiction and myth including the devils wife. A comedy of justice, and something about eve, and more on. 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.
One might as sensibly deny a future to ecclesiastes, the golden ass, gullivers travels, and the works of rabelais as to predict oblivion for such a thesaurus of ironic wit and fine fantasy, mellow wisdom and strange beauty, as jurgen. He has written fiftytwo books, including novels, genealogies, collections of short stories, poetry, magazine articles, and miscellanea. This fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what his nature enables him to see. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. C james branch cabellthe american essayist and writer of romantic fiction james branch cabell 18791958 played an important part in the battle against sexual taboos in american literature 1 during the 1920s. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including h. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jurgen. The new york society for the prevention of vice declared jurgen obscene and banned all displays and sales of the book. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when his works were most popular. James branch cabell cabell, james branch, 18791958. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell read. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It does not require but is enriched by prior knowledge of his poictesme. Cabells work is recognized as a landmark in the creation of the comic fantasy novel.
I think that timothy wirkman virkkalas answer to which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. Jurgen by cabell, james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 26. Project gutenberg offers 61,452 free ebooks to download. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell free ebook. 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. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Octavo, original reddishbrown cloth, original dust jacket. He was elected to the american academy of arts and sciences in 1937. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Read jurgen by james branch cabell available from rakuten kobo. James branch cabell books list of books by author james. Start reading jurgen a comedy of justice on your kindle in under a minute. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell books on.
Jurgen, a comedy of justice kindle edition by cabell, james branch. 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. A comedy of justice james branch cabell 164 downloads. James branch cabells selfprolaimed goal in life was to write perfectly of beautiful happenings. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read first. Rear cover detached, edges and spine extremities worn, some spotting to text. Jurgen by james branch cabell overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 16. With thanks to the mccain library, agnes scott college. Previous part 1 next part 3 there was no doubt about it, in that bedrenching moonlight. Cs writings, beginning with his single most famous passage, and continuing with a few excerpts from his other books.
Ebooks by james branch cabell online reading and free download. Cabell is the fantasy writer of the road not taken. A comedy of justice, novel by james branch cabell, published in 1919. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity. First penguin books edition, good condition in card covers, edges of pages browned, slightly rubbed at the top and bottom of the spine, corners of covers and first 20 pages. A comedy of justice, an entry in the poictesme series, is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. Dizain des fetes galantes wildside fantasy by james branch cabell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A comedy of justice ebook written by james branch cabell. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belleslettres. Jan 01, 2012 buy jurgen by cabell, james branch from amazons fiction books store. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles letters. The eponymous hero, who considers himself a monstrous clever fellow, embarks on a journey through ever more fantastic realms, even to hell and heaven. It is not easy for the perceptive critic to doubt the literary permanence of james branch cabell.
Early on, i thought that that cabell was simply trying to repeat himself and failing, frankly even falling into selfparody, and lacking the brilliance of the earlier book. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and. A comedy of justice for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication. 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. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 56. Buy jurgen by cabell, james branch from amazons fiction books store. Figures of earth james branch cabell ebook all you. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Which work by james branch cabell is the best to read. A comedy of justice james branch cabell 109 downloads.
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