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Rediscover James Branch Cabell's delightful "The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption," a work of historical fantasy that blends literary sophistication with a generous helping of humor. Cabell, a master of language and invention, presents an alternative history that explores... Read Full Overview

Rediscover James Branch Cabell's delightful "The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemption," a work of historical fantasy that blends literary sophistication with a generous helping of humor. Cabell, a master of language and invention, presents an alternative history that explores... Read Full Overview

"The Silver Stallion" is a cornerstone of James Branch Cabell's celebrated fantasy cycle, the "Biography of the Life of Manuel." Set in the mythical French province of Poictesme, the narrative begins following the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Redeemer, Dom Manuel... Read Full Overview

"The Silver Stallion" is a cornerstone of James Branch Cabell's celebrated fantasy cycle, the "Biography of the Life of Manuel." Set in the mythical French province of Poictesme, the narrative begins following the mysterious disappearance of the legendary Redeemer, Dom Manuel... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview