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Title: Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship

Note: Preface by Joseph Hergesheimer; Critical comments by E. Noel Codman and Paul Verville

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Anuradha Valsa Raj, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of medieval chivalry and romance, the story explores intricate themes of love, honor, and the worship of women, primarily through the lens of its protagonist, Perion, a man enamored with the beautiful Melicent. The narrative unfolds with elements of courtly intrigue, personal sacrifice, and moral dilemmas inherent in its love story. At the start of "Domnei," we are introduced to Perion de la Forêt, an outlaw who masquerades as the Vicomte de Puysange while harboring feelings for Melicent, the lady destined to marry a king. During a masquerade at Count Emmerick's estate, Perion finds himself caught between deception and his deep desire for Melicent. Their encounters reveal the complexities of their feelings as they discuss duty, honor, and the consequences of their actions, setting the stage for the central conflict of the tale. The opening helps establish the characters' motivations—particularly Perion's internal struggles with his past and his love for Melicent—hinting at a larger narrative about love's redemptive power amid the trappings of social standing and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

EBook No.: 9663

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Fantasy fiction

Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship

Note: Preface by Joseph Hergesheimer; Critical comments by E. Noel Codman and Paul Verville

Note: Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Anuradha Valsa Raj, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of medieval chivalry and romance, the story explores intricate themes of love, honor, and the worship of women, primarily through the lens of its protagonist, Perion, a man enamored with the beautiful Melicent. The narrative unfolds with elements of courtly intrigue, personal sacrifice, and moral dilemmas inherent in its love story. At the start of "Domnei," we are introduced to Perion de la Forêt, an outlaw who masquerades as the Vicomte de Puysange while harboring feelings for Melicent, the lady destined to marry a king. During a masquerade at Count Emmerick's estate, Perion finds himself caught between deception and his deep desire for Melicent. Their encounters reveal the complexities of their feelings as they discuss duty, honor, and the consequences of their actions, setting the stage for the central conflict of the tale. The opening helps establish the characters' motivations—particularly Perion's internal struggles with his past and his love for Melicent—hinting at a larger narrative about love's redemptive power amid the trappings of social standing and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cabell, James Branch, 1879-1958

EBook No.: 9663

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 77

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Fantasy fiction

Subject: Middle Ages -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.