A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Sævius Nicanor, with Prolegomena, Notes, and a Preliminary Memoir Cabell, James Branch 1879-1958 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Taboo" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a satirical exploration of societal norms and taboos related to natural functions, particularly through the lens of literature. It employs a mythical framework, steeped in allegory, to critique the absurdities of how culture dictates the appropriateness of discussing certain topics. The story follows a character named Horvendile, who embarks on a journey and decides to document his experiences, only to discover the absurd laws of Philistia, a land plagued by restrictive taboos against discussing eating. As he interacts with various societal figures, including a garbage man and a legal advisor, Horvendile's quest reveals the farcical nature of these prohibitions. Ultimately, despite the rampant rules against mentioning natural acts, the everyday life of the people continues unabated, showcasing the contradiction between rigid societal norms and the reality of human experience. Cabell's narrative blends humor with critical observations, effectively highlighting the inherent absurdities of censorship and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-11-22 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Satire PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17134 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17134 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133412.0 17134