"Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice" by James Branch Cabell is a whimsical fantasy novel set in the early 20th century. The story follows Jurgen, a witty pawnbroker whose life takes an unexpected turn when his wife vanishes mysteriously, propelled into a series of adventures through magical realms. Guided by encounters with mythical beings, including a black gentleman with magical capabilities and the centaur Nessus, Jurgen's quest to find Dame Lisa becomes a journey of self-discovery as he confronts his past desires and questions conventional ideas of love, justice, and morality. The tale blends humor with deeper reflections on human nature, as it explores the interplay between the real and the fantastical, setting a tone that is both playful and profound.
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice
By James Branch Cabell
A pawnbroker's mundane life shatters when his wife disappears, forcing him on a surreal journey through mystical worlds where he must confront his desires and question the very nature of justice.
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About the AuthorJames Branch Cabell was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles-lettres. Cabell was well-regarded by his contemporaries, including H. L. Mencken, Edmund Wilson, and Sinclair Lewis. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. For Cabell, veracity was "the one unpardonable sin, not merely against art, but against human welfare".
James Branch Cabell was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles-lettres. Cabell was well-regarded by his contemporaries, including H. L. Mencken, Edmund Wilson, and Sinclair Lewis. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s, when they were most popular. For Cabell, veracity was "the one unpardonable sin, not merely against art, but against human welfare".
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