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.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (3K)
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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
2A FOREWORD
31. Why Jurgen Did the Manly Thing
42. Assumption of a Noted Garment
53. The Garden between Dawn and Sunrise
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64. The Dorothy Who Did Not Understand
75. Requirements of Bread and Butter
86. Showing that Sereda Is Feminine
97. Of Compromises on a Wednesday
108. Old Toys and a New Shadow
119. The Orthodox Rescue of Guenevere
1210. Pitiful Disguises of Thragnar
1311. Appearance of the Duke of Logreus
1412. Excursus of Yolande's Undoing
1513. Philosophy of Gogyrvan Gawr
1614. Preliminary Tactics of Duke Jurgen
1715. Of Compromises in Glathion
1816. Divers Imbroglios of King Smoit
1917. About a Cock That Crowed Too Soon
2018. Why Merlin Talked in Twilight
2119. The Brown Man with Queer Feet
2220. Efficacy of Prayer
2321. How Anaïtis Voyaged
2422. As to a Veil They Broke
2523. Shortcomings of Prince Jurgen
2624. Of Compromises in Cocaigne
2725. Cantraps of the Master Philologist
2826. In Time's Hour-Glass
2927. Vexatious Estate of Queen Helen
3028. Of Compromises in Leukê
3129. Concerning Horvendile's Nonsense
3230. Economics of King Jurgen
3331. The Fall of Pseudopolis
3432. Sundry Devices of the Philistines
3533. Farewell to Chloris
3634. How Emperor Jurgen Fared Infernally
3735. What Grandfather Satan Reported
3836. Why Coth was Contradicted
3937. Invention of the Lovely Vampire
4038. As to Applauded Precedents
4139. Of Compromises in Hell
4240. The Ascension of Pope Jurgen
4341. Of Compromises in Heaven
4442. Twelve That are Fretted Hourly
4543. Postures before a Shadow
4644. In the Manager's Office
4745. The Faith of Guenevere
4846. The Desire of Anaïtis
4947. The Vision of Helen
5048. Candid Opinions of Dame Lisa
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