The Cream of the Jest: A comedy of evasions by James Branch Cabell

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Author Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
LoC No. 17024970
Title The Cream of the Jest: A comedy of evasions
Credits Charlene Taylor, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Cream of the Jest: A Comedy of Evasions" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Felix Kennaston, a writer who experiences a profound transformation in his life and art, entwined with the fantastical elements of medieval romance and a complex narrative structure. Kennaston's dual existence runs between the realms of his fictional creations and his mundane life, exploring themes of love, creativity, and the nature of reality. The opening of the novel establishes a rich tapestry of characters and settings, beginning with a wedding feast in the fantastical land of Poictesme, where Count Emmerick prepares celebrations for his sister La Beale Ettarre and her intended, Sir Guiron des Rocques. Amidst the festivities, the clerk Horvendile serves as a lens through which we witness the dynamics of courtly love, envy, and ambition. Horvendile, deeply infatuated with Ettarre, expresses his frustrations and insecurities while contemplating the nature of nobility and human relationships, setting the stage for the unfolding drama and revelations about the struggles of love and artistry that will permeate the story. The complex interplay between reality and fiction begins to form, hinting at Kennaston's ongoing journey as a creator amidst the powerful forces of desire and ambition that shape his characters' fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Authors -- Fiction
Subject Allegories
Subject Dreams -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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