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With thanks to the mccain library, agnes scott college. April 14, 1879 may 5, 1958 was an american author of fantasy fiction and belleslettres. Jurgen, by james branch cabell epub kindlepdf one of the alltime fantasy classics, jurgen remains cabell s bestknown novel. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Mar 31, 2017 james branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles letters. Download or read jurgen book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 56. Almost immediately, the novel drew the ire of censors, and cabell soon found himself being prosecuted for indecency. A comedy of justice, and something about eve, and more on. See all books authored by james branch cabell, including jurgen.
A comedy of justice by james branch cabell free ebook. This fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what his nature enables him to see. Jurgen, a comedy of justice isbn 9781479428021 pdf epub. Branch, of the army of the confederate states of america.
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 download jurgen. It became a cause celebre, and thus achieved a kind of immortality that his best books the cream of the jest, the silver stallion, the music from behind the moon, the high place, the rivet in grandfathers neck, to name just a few never did achieve. 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. 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. James branch cabell discover their books and more about them right here on. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles letters. Based on the bestselling novel by james branch cabell, jurgen is a philosophical fantasy in the manner of candide, which strings together the heros sexual adventures into an ironic and satirical commentary on life and sex. A comedy of justice for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Cs writings, beginning with his single most famous passage, and continuing with a few excerpts from his other books.
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. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. 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. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub. After his wife mysteriously vanishes, middleaged pawnbroker jurgen sets off on a notsoheroic quest to find her, traveling through a series of strange lands in. It is part of his personal collection, and is located in the cabell room in the james branch cabell. Jurgen epub adobe drm can be read on any device that. Cabell was wellregarded by his contemporaries, including h. Jurgen james branch cabell on free shipping on qualifying offers. James branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lewis even acknowledged cabell s successful jurgen in his 1930 nobel prize. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. Jurgen, a comedy of justice kindle edition by cabell, james branch. The eponymous hero, who considers himself a monstrous clever fellow, embarks on a journey through ever. 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. The new york society for the prevention of vice declared jurgen obscene and banned all displays and sales of the book. He had the head of a tiger, but otherwise the appearance of a large bird, with shining feathers and four feet. A comedy of justice, an entry in the poictesme series, is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. Read jurgen by james branch cabell available from rakuten kobo. Cabell was well regarded by his contemporaries, including h. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jurgen, a comedy of justice.
James branch cabells career was shortlived his works fit neatly within. A comedy of justice james branch cabell in pdf or epub format and read it directly on your mobile phone, computer or any. James branch cabell s selfprolaimed goal in life was to write perfectly of beautiful happenings. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Jurgen ebook by james branch cabell official publisher. A comedy of justicejames branch cabellfree download. Published in 1919, and the subject of a notorious obscenity trial, jurgen is the second in cabell s poictesme series, and is certainly the authors most famous novel. James branch cabell was born april 14, 1879 in richmond, virginia to a prominent southern family. James branch cabell, jurgen a comedy of justice in dialogue with century by james branch cabell 1922 annotated kindle edition published july 8th. James branch cabell books list of books by author james. Aug 14, 2019 james branch cabell was an american author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. James branch cabell 18791958 encyclopedia virginia. Once controversial, it was subject to a court case in the 1920s for its tongueincheek lewd content. Description one of the alltime fantasy classics, jurgen remains cabell s bestknown novel.
Based on the bestselling novel by james branch cabell, jurgen is a philosophical fantasy in the manner of candide, which strings together the heros sexual adventures into. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Jurgen, a comedy of justice is a fantasy book by james branch cabell, which gained fame or notoriety shortly after its publication in 1919. Aug 01, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
Due to the notoriety of the suppression of jurgen, cabell became a figure of international fame. Both jurgen and cabell achieved considerable notoriety during the two years the book could not be sold legally. James branch cabell is currently considered a single author. Jurgen by james branch cabell overdrive rakuten overdrive. James branch cabell s career was shortlived his works fit neatly within. Jurgen by james branch cabell full text free book part 16. In 1919, american writer james branch cabell caused a stir with the publication of his racy, uproariously hilarious medieval allegory jurgen.
A middleaged pawnbrokerpoet is allowed to regain his youth for a year of amorous adventures in this compelling fantasy. Cabell s eighth and bestknown book, jurgen, a comedy of justice 1919, was the subject of a celebrated obscenity case shortly after its publication. James was the oldest of three boyshis brothers were robert gamble cabell iii 18811968 and. Dig deeper, and you will discover that cabell was heinleins favorite author, and that all of heinleins later works, from stranger in a strange land onward, were attempts to mimic cabell s 18volume biography of the life of manuel, of which jurgen. Previous part 4 next part 6 which we never saw the like before. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Shell, charles franks and the online distributed proofreading team.
James branch cabell, jurgen a comedy of justice in dialogue with century by james branch cabell 1922 annotated kindle edition. He has written fiftytwo books, including novels, genealogies, collections of short stories, poetry, magazine articles, and miscellanea. A comedy of justice scifi classics by james branch cabell. 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. James branch cabell 18791958 contributed by stephen r. Jurgen, novel by james branch cabell, published in 1919. This acclaimed book by james branch cabell is available at in several formats for your ereader. To which accusations the author published a very typically pointed, allegorical retort.
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, 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. Report of the emergency committee organized to protest against the suppression of james. Filled with strange beasts, alien gods, fabulous lands, beautiful ladies, and an aura of the supernatural, cabels allegory leads its hero through affairs with guenevere and the.
James branch cabells grandfather, robert gamble cabell, was a physician. Lee, while his mother, anne harris branch, descended from english settlers in colonial jamestown. James branch cabell primary author only author division. In his heyday, cabell garnered praise from several of his contemporaries such as. Illustration from james branch cabells jurgen, a comedy of justice. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a sendup of arthurian legend, and excursions to heaven and. Cabell, james branch, 18791958, contrib jurgen and the censor. James branch cabell forgotten books james cabells most famous novel jurgen is a masterpiece that was the father of the comedy fantasy genre, while simultaneously taking us on a philosophical journey, desp. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. In his heyday, cabell garnered praise from several of his contemporaries such as h. The project gutenberg ebook of jurgen, by james branch cabell this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The titular hero is a middle aged pawn broker who swindles his way into youth and good looks and then proceeds to abuse those qualities helped along by his great wits.