Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice by James Branch Cabell

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Author Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
Title Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice
Note Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. With thanks to the McCain Library, Agnes Scott College
Summary "Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written during the early 20th century. This fantastical tale centers around the character of Jurgen, a pawnbroker who embarks on an extraordinary journey through various mystical realms, seeking not only his wife, Dame Lisa, but also the deeper meanings of love, desire, and justice. The novel interweaves themes of myth and poetry, challenging social norms and perceptions of morality. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Jurgen as he encounters a black gentleman who seemingly possesses magical powers, and he learns that his wife has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. This strange event compels Jurgen to explore the magical world beyond his mundane life. He finds himself in a cave where he meets a centaur named Nessus and eventually enters a fantastical garden reminiscent of his youthful love, where he grapples with both nostalgic memories and the nature of desire. The opening sets a whimsical yet thought-provoking tone, hinting at the complex interplay between the mortal and the mythical, as Jurgen navigates his journey towards an understanding of himself and his desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Middle Ages -- Fiction
Subject Allegories
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EBook-No. 8771
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 20, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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