Taboo

Branch Cabell James

Description

In 1919, American writer James Branch Cabell caused a stir with the publication of his racy, uproariously hilarious medieval allegory Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice. Almost immediately, the novel drew the ire of censors, and Cabell soon found himself being prosecuted for indecency. Taboo is Cabell's fictionalized response to the kerfuffle, and it is brimming with his keen insight and witty barbs.

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mai 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776588275
• Langue: English

Extrait

TABOO
A LEGEND RETOLD FROM THE DIRGHIC OF SAEVIUS NICANOR, WITH PROLEGOMENA, NOTES, AND A PRELIMINARY MEMOIR
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JAMES BRANCH CABELL
 
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Taboo A Legend Retold From the Dirghic of Saevius Nicanor, With Prolegomena, Notes, and a Preliminary Memoir First published in 1921 Epub ISBN 978-1-77658-827-5 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77658-828-2 © 2014 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Contents
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The Dedication Memoir of Sævius Nicanor Prolegomena The Legend I - How Horvendile Met Fate and Custom 2 - How the Garbage Man Came with Forks 3 - How Thereupon Ensued a Legal Debate 4 - How there was Babbling in Philistia 5 - How it Appeared to the Man in the Street Colophon A Postscript Endnotes
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At melius fuerat non scribere, namque tacere Tutum semper erit.
The Dedication
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Laudataque virtus crescit