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"The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment" by James Branch Cabell offers a delightful journey into a fantastical reimagining of the Middle Ages. This satirical historical fiction weaves romance and humor into a tapestry of disenchantment, exploring universal themes with wit and enduring charm. Cabell's masterful storytelling creates a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, inviting readers to question assumptions and embrace the absurd. A classic of its genre, "The High Place" remains a captivating read, showcasing the author's unique blend of satire and imaginative storytelling. This…mehr

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"The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment" by James Branch Cabell offers a delightful journey into a fantastical reimagining of the Middle Ages. This satirical historical fiction weaves romance and humor into a tapestry of disenchantment, exploring universal themes with wit and enduring charm. Cabell's masterful storytelling creates a world where fantasy and reality intertwine, inviting readers to question assumptions and embrace the absurd. A classic of its genre, "The High Place" remains a captivating read, showcasing the author's unique blend of satire and imaginative storytelling. This meticulously prepared print edition ensures that Cabell's timeless work continues to enchant readers with its enduring appeal. Perfect for those who enjoy historical fiction with a humorous twist and a touch of fantasy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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American writer James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) is renowned for his works of social criticism, satire, and fantasy. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Cabell honed a distinctive literary style that combined humor, sarcasm, and romance. Early in the 20th century, Cabell started his writing career and became well-known for his ambitious work, the "Biography of the Life of Manuel." The connected books in this series, include "Jurgen," "Figures of Earth," and "The Silver Stallion," demonstrated Cabell's talent for weaving complex stories and his examination of subjects like love, desire, and the definition of heroism. In Cabell's writings, fantasy and social critique are often combined in fanciful worlds and locations. Extensive language, sophisticated wordplay, and a self-awareness that questioned accepted literary standards were characteristics of his writing style. Despite Cabell's decreasing popularity in the middle of the 20th century, his writings are still valued for the literary skill with which they probe human nature and society structures. James Branch Cabell is now regarded as a significant contributor to American literature, especially in the fields of satire, fantasy, and speculative fiction.