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“What really matters is that there is so much faith and love and kindliness which we can share with and provoke in others, and that by cleanly, simple, generous living we approach perfection in the highest and most lovely of all arts. . . . But you, I think, have always comprehended this.”

Quote by James Branch Cabell

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The Essential James Branch Cabell Collection

This collection brings together a selection of James Branch Cabell's most celebrated novels and short stories, offering readers a glimpse into the elaborate and often whimsical worlds he created. Cabell's writing is known for its complex narrative structures, satirical tone, and richly developed characters, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic American literature. more

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James Branch Cabell
James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell was an American author born on April 14, 1879, and died on May 5, 1958. Known for his unique humor and satirical style, he is considered one of the most innovative writers in American literary history. more

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