Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: IndyPublish.com
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372

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Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781545415801
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Languages : en
Pages : 222

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The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking By James Branch Cabell

Author: James Branch Cabell Et Al
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
ISBN: 9781407653730
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 232

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Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9780526922369
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362

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Author: James Cabell
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781501030444
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Languages : en
Pages : 134

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Mr. Cabell, in making ready this second or intended edition of THE CORDS OF VANITY, performs an act of reclamation which is at the same time an act of fresh creation. For the purely reclamatory aspect of what he has done, his reward (so far as that can consist in anything save the doing) must come from insignificantly few directions; so few indeed that he, with a wrily humorous exaggeration, affects to believe them singular. The author of this novel has been pleased to describe the author of this introduction as "the only known purchaser of the book" and, further, as "the other person to own a CORDS OF VANITY." I could readily enough acquit myself, with good sound legal proofs, of any such singularity as stands charged in this soft impeachment-and that without appeal to The Cleveland Plain Dealer of eleven years ago ("slushy and disgusting"), or to The New York Post ("sterile and malodorous ... worse than immoral-dull"), or to Ainslee's Magazine ("inconsequent and rambling ... rather nauseating at times"). These devotees of the adjective that hunts in pairs are hardly to be discussed, I suppose, in connection with any rewards except such as accrue to the possessors of a certain obtuseness, who always and infallibly reap at least the reward of not being hurt by what they do not know-or, for that matter, by what they do know. He who writes such a book as THE CORDS OF VANITY is committing himself to the supremely irrational faith that this dullness is somehow not the ultimate arbiter; and for him the pronouncements of this dullness simply do not figure among either his rewards or his penalties.

Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781331679783
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 350

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Excerpt from The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking was written by James Branch Cabell in 1920. This is a 345 page book, containing 92679 words and 2 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: James Branch Cabell
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Languages : en
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Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9359396249
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 222

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"The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking" is a satirical novel authored by James Branch Cabell, set in early 20th-century New York City, the book humorously explores the life and aspirations of Felix Kennaston, one of the young artist and other one writer. The narrative delves into Kennaston's struggle to balance his artistic pursuits with the desire for material success and social acceptance. Cabell cleverly weaves themes of ambition and vanity, and also the dichotomy between art and commercialism. As Kennaston navigates the complexities of his relationships and other one societal expectations, which that he finds himself torn between the pursuit of artistic greatness and the allure of worldly comfort. The novel employs witty dialogue and incisive commentary to depict the various characters' quirks and idiosyncrasies. Through "The Cords of Vanity," Cabell presents a keen critique of the bourgeois society and the compromises individuals make in the pursuit of recognition and financial security. The novel is a reflection on the dilemmas faced by artists in a world that often values material success over creative authenticity. With its clever narrative and subtle humor, "The Cords of Vanity" remains an engaging and thought-provoking work, showcasing Cabell's satirical talent and insightful observations on the human condition and the artistic temperament.

Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher:
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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Author: James Branch Cabell
Publisher: Blurb
ISBN: 9781006140358
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) was an American author of fantasy fiction and belles lettres. He worked from 1898 to 1900 as a newpaper reporter in New York City, but returned to Richmond in 1901, where he worked several months on the staff of the Richmond News. In 1902, seven of his first stories appeared in national magazines and over the next decade he wrote many short stories and articles, contributing to nationally published magazines including Harper's Monthly Magazine and The Saturday Evening Post, as well as carrying out extensive research on his family's genealogy. In the early 1920s he became the leader of a group of writers known as "The James Branch Cabell School", which included such figures as H. L. Mencken, Carl Van Vechten and Elinor Wylie.