Jurgen A Comedy Of Justice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162804903)

Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is a novel written by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1919. The book is a satirical fantasy that follows the adventures of Jurgen, a middle-aged man who embarks on a journey through various magical realms in search of his true love. Along the way, he encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including gods, demons, and mythical creatures.The story is told in a humorous and irreverent style, with Cabell poking fun at various aspects of religion, morality, and society. Despite its lighthearted tone, the book also explores deeper themes such as the nature of love, the meaning of life, and the role of fate in human affairs.Jurgen is widely regarded as one of Cabell's most important works, and has been praised for its imaginative storytelling, witty dialogue, and clever satire. It has influenced numerous other writers, including Neil Gaiman, who has cited it as a major inspiration for his own work.Overall, Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice is a rich and entertaining novel that combines elements of fantasy, comedy, and philosophy to create a unique and memorable reading experience.1919. Today, some recognize Cabell as one of the first contemporary writers from the South. He is also noted for his unique blending of classic myths and legends with his own imagination and is considered a pioneer of fantasy writing. Jurgen is an epic fantasy voyage as well as an erotic fable. Cabell himself wrote: This fable is, as the world itself, a book wherein each man will find what his nature enables him to see; which gives us back each his own image; and which teaches us each the lesson that each of us desires to learn. The book was banned for decades because of its explicit content. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Branch Cabell
ISBN-10: 1162804904
ISBN-13: 9781162804903
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 378
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.78d