The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption by James Branch Cabell

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Author Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958
LoC No. 26010315
Title The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption
Original Publication United States: Robert M. McBride & Company,1926.
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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)
Summary "The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a satirical fantasy that unfolds in the mythical land of Poictesme, telling the tale of its notable figures, particularly Dom Manuel, a complex character who is simultaneously celebrated as a hero and denounced as a rogue. The overarching themes appear to focus on redemption, the nature of leadership, and the struggles of its characters against destiny and societal expectations. The opening of the novel sets a whimsical and reflective tone, introducing Dom Manuel, the renowned Count of Poictesme, who mysteriously vanishes, leaving his realm in confusion and disarray. Through the eyes of his daughter Melicent and a boy named Jurgen, the narrative hints at fantastical elements involving prophecies and transformations. Following his disappearance, the remaining lords of the Silver Stallion gather under the leadership of his grieving wife, Dame Niafer, contemplating the fate of their fellowship. As they navigate personal grievances, prophecies, and power dynamics, they are thrust into a new era of governance, challenging both their societal roles and personal identities in the face of change and uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Knights and knighthood -- Fiction
Subject Middle Ages -- Fiction
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Quests (Expeditions) -- Fiction
Subject Alternative histories (Fiction)
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EBook-No. 67744
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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