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The Certain Hour de James Branch Cabell

The Certain Hour

Autor James Branch Cabell
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 feb 2010
James Cabell was an early 20th century author of fantasy fiction. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s. Cabell's works can be ironic and satirical. Stories in this collection include "Ballad of the double-soul" -- Auctorial induction -- Belhs cavaliers -- Balthazar's daughter -- Judith's creed -- Concerning Corinna -- Olivia's pottage -- A brown woman -- Pro honoria -- The irresistible Ogle -- A princess of Grub Street -- The lady of all our dreams -- "Ballad of plagiary"
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ISBN-13: 9781438536514
ISBN-10: 1438536518
Pagini: 160
Dimensiuni: 191 x 235 x 9 mm
Greutate: 0.29 kg
Editura: Book Jungle

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American writer James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) is renowned for his works of social criticism, satire, and fantasy. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Cabell honed a distinctive literary style that combined humor, sarcasm, and romance. Early in the 20th century, Cabell started his writing career and became well-known for his ambitious work, the "Biography of the Life of Manuel." The connected books in this series, include "Jurgen," "Figures of Earth," and "The Silver Stallion," demonstrated Cabell's talent for weaving complex stories and his examination of subjects like love, desire, and the definition of heroism. In Cabell's writings, fantasy and social critique are often combined in fanciful worlds and locations. Extensive language, sophisticated wordplay, and a self-awareness that questioned accepted literary standards were characteristics of his writing style. Despite Cabell's decreasing popularity in the middle of the 20th century, his writings are still valued for the literary skill with which they probe human nature and society structures. James Branch Cabell is now regarded as a significant contributor to American literature, especially in the fields of satire, fantasy, and speculative fiction.

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Here are ten short stories, written around the works of ten poets, plus two poems and a lengthy introduction by Cabell. Of note is "Balthazar's Daughter, " which became the basis for James Branch Cabell's only published play, "The Jewel Merchants."