Length10h 35m
About this audiobook
James Branch Cabell's 'Jurgen' is a fantastical and satirical novel that explores the nature of love, desire, and the quest for immortality. Written in a lyrical and whimsical style, the book blends elements of fantasy, romance, and social commentary. Set in the mythical land of Poictesme, the story follows the adventures of Jurgen, a middle-aged pawnbroker who embarks on a journey to reclaim his youth and explore the complexities of human relationships. Cabell's use of allegory and wordplay adds depth to the narrative, making 'Jurgen' a multi-layered and thought-provoking read. Published in 1919, the novel reflects the author's fascination with themes of illusion, reality, and the nature of existence, making it a significant work in early 20th-century literature. Recommended for readers interested in philosophical fiction and imaginative storytelling.
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GenreHumor
Length10 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Jurgen
2725. Cantraps of the Master Philologist
2A FOREWORD
2826. In Time's Hour-Glass
31. Why Jurgen Did the Manly Thing
2927. Vexatious Estate of Queen Helen
42. Assumption of a Noted Garment
3028. Of Compromises in Leukê
53. The Garden between Dawn and Sunrise
3129. Concerning Horvendile's Nonsense
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64. The Dorothy Who Did Not Understand
3230. Economics of King Jurgen
75. Requirements of Bread and Butter
3331. The Fall of Pseudopolis
86. Showing that Sereda Is Feminine
3432. Sundry Devices of the Philistines
97. Of Compromises on a Wednesday
3533. Farewell to Chloris
108. Old Toys and a New Shadow
3634. How Emperor Jurgen Fared Infernally
119. The Orthodox Rescue of Guenevere
3735. What Grandfather Satan Reported
1210. Pitiful Disguises of Thragnar
3836. Why Coth was Contradicted
1311. Appearance of the Duke of Logreus
3937. Invention of the Lovely Vampire
1412. Excursus of Yolande's Undoing
4038. As to Applauded Precedents
1513. Philosophy of Gogyrvan Gawr
4139. Of Compromises in Hell
1614. Preliminary Tactics of Duke Jurgen
4240. The Ascension of Pope Jurgen
1715. Of Compromises in Glathion
4341. Of Compromises in Heaven
1816. Divers Imbroglios of King Smoit
4442. Twelve That are Fretted Hourly
1917. About a Cock That Crowed Too Soon
4543. Postures before a Shadow
2018. Why Merlin Talked in Twilight
4644. In the Manager's Office
2119. The Brown Man with Queer Feet
4745. The Faith of Guenevere
2220. Efficacy of Prayer
4846. The Desire of Anaïtis
2321. How Anaïtis Voyaged
4947. The Vision of Helen
2422. As to a Veil They Broke
5048. Candid Opinions of Dame Lisa
2523. Shortcomings of Prince Jurgen
5149. Of the Compromise with Koshchei
2624. Of Compromises in Cocaigne
5250. The Moment That Did Not Count
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