Project Gutenberg 1995-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 77 Cabell, James Branch 1879 1958 Cabell, Branch The Certain Hour (Dizain des Poëtes) "Ballad of the double-soul" -- Auctorial induction -- Belhs cavaliers -- Balthazar's daughter -- Judith's creed -- Concerning Corinna -- Olivia's pottage -- A brown woman -- Pro honoria -- The irresistible Ogle -- A princess of Grub Street -- The lady of all our dreams -- "Ballad of plagiary" "The Certain Hour" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of literary reflections and narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of artistic ambition, the nature of creativity, and the complexities of love, primarily through the lens of its central character, Felix Kennaston, a poet and toy-maker. Through Kennaston's experiences and musings, the author delves into the struggles an artist faces while attempting to express the beauty of life amidst societal expectations and personal dilemmas. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Felix Kennaston, whose dual identity as a poet and a toy-maker symbolizes the conflict between artistic idealism and the frivolity of life. The opening chapters suggest a reflective tone as Kennaston contemplates his position in the world, the nature of his craft, and his relationships, particularly with love and ambition. Cabell sets the stage for a deeper examination of the artistic spirit, confronting societal norms and sensual experiences, while offering a critical perspective on contemporary life and the relationships that define it. The tone combines both wistfulness and irony, hinting at a richly layered narrative that questions the very essence of existence and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Short stories Fantasy fiction PS Text Fantasy Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Browsing: Fiction 380897 374333 2024-09-01T05:00:30.807223 2023-10-01T04:50:09.409552 text/html text/html 371663 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 144402 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 212053 2024-09-01T05:00:37.340357 application/epub+zip 217774 2024-09-01T05:00:32.547335 application/epub+zip 217774 2024-09-01T05:00:31.592270 application/epub+zip 420229 2024-09-01T05:00:41.061327 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406538 2024-09-01T05:00:36.643320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406193 2022-09-01T05:13:07.494912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349188 349216 2024-09-01T05:00:30.020326 2023-10-01T04:50:08.738534 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 348993 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 140271 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 348984 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140224 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20789 2024-09-01T05:00:41.200168 application/rdf+xml 17747 2024-09-01T05:00:31.951207 image/jpeg 4121 2024-09-01T05:00:31.773277 image/jpeg 210088 2024-09-01T05:00:30.842312 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia