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100 1 _aCabell, James Branch,
_d1879-1958
245 1 0 _aSomething about Eve: A comedy of fig-leaves
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-13
508 _aDelphine Lettau, Cindy Beyer, Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Something about Eve: A comedy of fig-leaves" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Gerald Musgrave, a student of magic and a young man entangled in a complicated amorous affair while grappling with a spectral figure known as the Sylan, who complicates his life with supernatural offers and whimsical banter. The narrative sets out to explore themes of desire, magic, and the absurdity of societal conventions, specifically through the interactions of these characters in a richly imagined world. The beginning of the story introduces us to Gerald Musgrave, who is struggling with his writing while a ghostly figure, the Sylan, observes his creative process. As the Sylan proposes an intriguing arrangement that would allow him to inhabit Gerald's body and take on the associated complications of his romantic life, we see Gerald lament the difficulties posed by a married lover, Evelyn Townsend. Their conversations reveal Gerald's frustrations and humorous reflections on love, relationships, and artistic aspirations. This opening portion establishes a comedic tone as it sets the stage for the ensuing adventures and complications, hinting at a blend of wit, romance, and the magical elements that will likely characterize the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, 1927
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aMiddle Ages -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/somethingaboutev0000cabe/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69779
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