“Everything in life is miraculous. For the sigil taught me that it rests within the power of each of us to awaken atwill from a dragging nightmare of life made up of unimportant tasks and tedious useless little habits, to see life as it really is, and to rejoice in its exquisite wonderfulness.”
Quote by James Branch Cabell
Work
The Cream of the Jest: The Lineage of Lichfield, Two Comedies of Evasion
This book compiles two comedies that delve into the intricacies of the Lichfield family and the art of evading societal expectations and norms. more
Author
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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