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100 1 _aCabell, James Branch,
_d1879-1958
245 1 0 _aJoseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-12-02
508 _aBob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation" by James Branch Cabell is a literary analysis and critique written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the works of Joseph Hergesheimer, exploring the themes, styles, and narrative structures present in his writing. The likely topic focuses on the artistic aspirations and the persistent struggles of Hergesheimer as he sought to convey beauty in his narratives, despite facing significant challenges and a lack of immediate success. In this essay, Cabell reflects on Hergesheimer's long journey of writing before gaining recognition, emphasizing that for fourteen years, Hergesheimer labored without publishing success. Cabell analyzes the recurring themes in Hergesheimer's novels, such as the relentless pursuit of beauty and the often elusive nature of that ideal. He discusses characters marked by their singular desires, revealing how these quests reflect Hergesheimer's own artistic struggles. The essay touches on various novels including "The Lay Anthony," "Mountain Blood," and "Linda Condon," highlighting their intricate narratives and the idea that beauty, while pursued fervently, remains unattainable. Ultimately, Cabell appreciates Hergesheimer's artistry, suggesting that the author's work captures a profound, almost magical quality that resonates with readers beyond the surface-level narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cChicago: The Bookfellows, 1921
653 _aHergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 -- Criticism and interpretation
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/josephhergesheim00cabeuoft/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72292
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_d113017