Today, some recognize cabell as one of the first contemporary writers from the south. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The national attention surrounding the novels censorship and later exoneration during the october 1922 obscenity trial transformed james branch cabell into the literary worlds reluctant hero. Jurgen ebook by james branch cabell official publisher page. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell books on. Our aim at the silver stallion is to provide an online meeting place for scholars, fans and collectors of the work of james branch cabell 18791958. There were two pirates a comedy of division by james branch cabell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
See all books authored by james branch cabell, including jurgen. It was certainly the one that put him on the map, when, in january 1920, the new york society for the prevention of vice took his publisher to court for violating new yorks antiobscenity law. James branch cabell audio books, best sellers, author bio. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including h. Jan 01, 2012 james branch cabell is apparently one of neil gaimans favourite authors and you can see why, if you read this witty fantasy. First edition of james branch cabell s masterwork, inscribed by cabell and also signed by dedicatee burton rascoe. 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. He had the head of a tiger, but otherwise the appearance of a large bird, with shining feathers and four feet. Jurgen has 20 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. James branch cabell s 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.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. James branch cabell has 102 books on goodreads with 11014 ratings. Jurgen s influence on mores of his time was significant. A comedy of justice went before a court in 1922 and became a bestseller, but today cabell has met the fate of many writers writers. Shell, charles franks and the online distributed proofreading team. Jurgen may be the most famous of james branch cabells books. Lewis even acknowledged cabell s successful jurgen in his 1930 nobel prize. Notes on the cabell collections at the university of. To which accusations the author published a very typically pointed, allegorical retort.
He is also noted for his unique blending of classic myths and legends with his own imagination and is considered a pioneer of fantasy writing. 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. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 16. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to. James branch cabell cabell, james branch, 18791958 the. A comedy of justice, an entry in the poictesme series, is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. 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 first copy of the dust jacket is an issued one, original to the copy of jurgen shown here. Jurgen saga of poictesme by james branch cabell book cover, description, publication history. It is part of his personal collection, and is located in the cabell room in the james branch cabell. Hall does not list this binding variant, but matthew bruccoli does, in his james branch cabell a bibliography, part ii.
James branch cabells career was shortlived his works fit neatly within. Tall octavo, half maroon morocco and red cloth by sangorski and sutcliffe, with giltstamped pictorial front board, top edge gilt, others uncut. Cabells work is recognized as a landmark in the creation of the comic fantasy novel, influencing terry pratchett and many others. The eponymous hero, who considers himself a monstrous clever fellow, embarks on a journey through ever more fantastic realms, even to hell and heaven.
Jurgen is one of several novels cabell authored that is set in the mythical french province of poictesme pwatem. In his heyday, cabell garnered praise from several of his contemporaries such as h. A comedy of justice is the fantastic tale of a medieval pawnbroker and wouldbe poet. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. 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.
One of the mosttalkedabout works of the 1920s, this compelling fantasy re. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Jurgen by branch james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
James branch cabell, a geneologist by trade, was one of the more risque mainstream writers of my grandmothers generation. James branch cabell is an unjustly neglected novelist. Cabell, james branch, 18791958 the online books page. James branch cabell s selfprolaimed goal in life was to write perfectly of beautiful happenings.
This fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what his nature enables him to see. He also wrote a short book, taboo, in which he thanked john s. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Silver stallion by james branch cabell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Because of his level of notoriety in the twenties and thirties, copies of his books often appear in used bookstoressometimes as volumes in more than one collection of his works. Browse james branch cabells bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belleslettres. If you have some books, games, or pretty much anything youd like to sell or trade, tell us about it.
Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. A comedy of justice illustrated by james branch cabell. Cs writings, beginning with his single most famous passage, and continuing with a few excerpts from his other books. Jurgen, novel by james branch cabell, published in 1919. Anything you see in these pages is in stock, ready to ship. Author james branch cabells complete list of books and series in order, with the. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, the eighth among his fiftytwo books, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication.
A comedy of justice, and something about eve, and more on. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Aug 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Sumner and the society for the suppression of vice for generating the publicity. Cabells bestknown book, jurgen, a comedy of justice 1919, was the subject of a celebrated obscenity case shortly after its publication. A comedy of justice by james branch cabell free ebook. A comedy of justicejames branch cabellfree download. Jul 24, 2018 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. James branch cabell s bestknown and most controversial book was the comic fantasy jurgen 1919. Once controversial, it was subject to a court case in the 1920s for its tongueincheek lewd content. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about jurgen.
This satiric novel 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 james branch cabell 143 downloads. Im not making any systematic early 20th century fantasy circuit. Im not going to quote preprint stuff but ill pass along one detail i never would have guessed. Since the ballantine books have fallen out of print, most of cabells works have gone without massmarket republication, though, since cabell. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy novel by american writer james branch cabell, which gained fame shortly after its publication in 1919. Limited edition, number 376 of 500 copies, of cabell s most influential work, with sixteen engravings by. Twentytwo plates from cabell s jurgen, by samuel ogden, jnr. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity project. Books by cabell, james branch sorted by popularity. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read jurgen.
I have just started rereading jurgen myself, since im done with dunsany. Jurgen and the censor, privately printed by the emergency committee. Jurgen a comedy of justice by james branch cabell loyal books. James branch cabell books list of books by author james. Previous part 4 next part 6 which we never saw the like before. 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 cabell s dedicatory poem to him. With thanks to the mccain library, agnes scott college. Cabell was wellregarded by his contemporaries, including h. James branch cabell april 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. A comedy of justice for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular.
Filled with double entendre, and satirical humor, jurgen was considered indecent by some. Online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 56. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. Jurgen book by james branch cabell half price books marketplace. Jurgen may be the most famous of james branch cabell s books.
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