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James Branch Cabell's classic philosophical and comic novel, a mix of fantasy and realism, exploring the life of Felix Kennaston, a passionate writer obsessed with the idea and pursuit of Ettare, an idealized but untouchable woman. Kennaston pursues Ettare in his dreams, jumping... Read Full Overview

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James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. He worked from 1898 to 1900 as a newpaper reporter in New York City, but returned to Richmond in 1901, where he worked several months on the staff of the Richmond News. In 1902, seven... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest (1923) is a novel by James Branch Cabell. Set in a world where history and fantasy collide, where a lowly pawnbroker can encounter monsters, gods, and devils, The Cream of the Jest is one work in a series of novels, essays, and poems known as the... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest (1923) is a novel by James Branch Cabell. Set in a world where history and fantasy collide, where a lowly pawnbroker can encounter monsters, gods, and devils, The Cream of the Jest is one work in a series of novels, essays, and poems known as the... Read Full Overview

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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest is a novel written by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1917. The book is set in the fictional land of Poictesme, and follows the life and adventures of Felix Kennaston, a writer who is struggling to find his place in the world. The story is told through... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest is a novel written by James Branch Cabell, which has been published in a large print edition. The story is set in the mythical province of Poictesme, which is located in the imaginary land of France. The protagonist of the novel is Felix Kennaston, a young... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest is a novel by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1917. It is a satirical work that explores the themes of love, art, and the nature of reality. The story follows the life of Felix Kennaston, a successful writer who is plagued by a sense of emptiness... Read Full Overview

The Cream of the Jest is a novel by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1917. The book is set in the imaginary province of Poictesme, which is based on the author's native Virginia. The story follows the life of Felix Kennaston, a young man who is obsessed with writing poetry... Read Full Overview