James Branch Cabell

Broschiertes Buch

Taboo

Beschreibung

"Taboo: A Legend Retold" by James Branch Cabell offers a witty and satirical exploration of historical fiction interwoven with elements of mythology and legend. This meticulously prepared print edition brings to life Cabell's unique brand of humor and sharp social commentary. Drawing from the Dirghic of Sævius Nicanor, Cabell crafts a narrative rich in satire, exploring timeless themes through a historical lens. The book includes prolegomena, notes, and a preliminary memoir, providing context and depth to the story. Fans of classic satire and readers interested in historical fiction with a humorous bent will appreciate Cabell's clever wit and insightful observations. "Taboo" remains a relevant and engaging work of literature, showcasing Cabell's enduring talent for blending historical settings with mythological undertones and sharp satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) was an American writer of escapist and fantasy fiction. Born into a wealthy family in the state of Virginia, Cabell attended the College of William and Mary, where he graduated in 1898 following a brief personal scandal. His first stories began to be published, launching a productive decade in which Cabell's worked appeared in both Harper's Monthly Magazine and The Saturday Evening Post. Over the next forty years, Cabell would go on to publish fifty-two books, many of them novels and short-story collections. A friend, colleague, and inspiration for such writers as Ellen Glasgow, H.L. Mencken, Sinclair Lewis, and Theodore Dreiser, James Branch Cabell is remembered as an iconoclastic pioneer of fantasy literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 2mm
• Gewicht: 59g
• ISBN-13: 9781023144803
• ISBN-10: 1023144808
• Artikelnr.: 74106407