Length10h 43m
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 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 7, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn - Complete Edition
2Jurgen
3A FOREWORD
41. Why Jurgen Did the Manly Thing
52. Assumption of a Noted Garment
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63. The Garden between Dawn and Sunrise
74. The Dorothy Who Did Not Understand
85. Requirements of Bread and Butter
96. Showing that Sereda Is Feminine
107. Of Compromises on a Wednesday
118. Old Toys and a New Shadow
129. The Orthodox Rescue of Guenevere
1310. Pitiful Disguises of Thragnar
1411. Appearance of the Duke of Logreus
1512. Excursus of Yolande's Undoing
1613. Philosophy of Gogyrvan Gawr
1714. Preliminary Tactics of Duke Jurgen
1815. Of Compromises in Glathion
1916. Divers Imbroglios of King Smoit
2017. About a Cock That Crowed Too Soon
2118. Why Merlin Talked in Twilight
2219. The Brown Man with Queer Feet
2320. Efficacy of Prayer
2421. How Anaïtis Voyaged
2522. As to a Veil They Broke
2623. Shortcomings of Prince Jurgen
2724. Of Compromises in Cocaigne
2825. Cantraps of the Master Philologist
2926. In Time's Hour-Glass
3027. Vexatious Estate of Queen Helen
3128. Of Compromises in Leukê
3229. Concerning Horvendile's Nonsense
3330. Economics of King Jurgen
3431. The Fall of Pseudopolis
3532. Sundry Devices of the Philistines
3633. Farewell to Chloris
3734. How Emperor Jurgen Fared Infernally
3835. What Grandfather Satan Reported
3936. Why Coth was Contradicted
4037. Invention of the Lovely Vampire
4138. As to Applauded Precedents
4239. Of Compromises in Hell
4340. The Ascension of Pope Jurgen
4441. Of Compromises in Heaven
4542. Twelve That are Fretted Hourly
4643. Postures before a Shadow
4744. In the Manager's Office
4845. The Faith of Guenevere
4946. The Desire of Anaïtis
5047. The Vision of Helen
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