Gallantry: Dizain des Fetes Galantes by James Branch Cabell

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Author Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
Title Gallantry: Dizain des Fetes Galantes
Contents The epistle dedicatory -- The prologue -- Simon's hour -- Love at Martinmas -- The casual honeymoon -- The rhyme to porringer -- Actors all -- April's message -- In the second April -- Heart of gold -- The scapegoats -- The ducal audience -- Love's alumni -- The epilogue.
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Summary "Gallantry: Dizain des Fêtes Galantes" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of comedic narratives likely penned in the early 20th century. The work explores romantic entanglements and societal interplay in a setting reminiscent of the 18th century, underlying issues of love, honor, and human imperfection. Central to the narratives are characters like Lady Allonby, the pleasure-seeking widow, and Lord Rokesle, a man caught in the tumult of a sexual and aristocratic milieu. The opening of the collection introduces us to the characters and setting, starting with an epistolary dedication that hints at the playful nature of the work. The prologue sets a tone of witty banter, revealing Lady Allonby's lighthearted irreverence towards the events to come. Characters like the vicar Simon Orts and nobleman Lord Rokesle are fleshed out as they navigate complicated emotions and relationships filled with irony and tension. The stage is set for a social commentary on the nature of gallantry and the human condition, blending humor with a critique of societal norms and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 8715
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 20, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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