Taboo
“Taboo” by James Branch Cabell is a concise work published by Standard Publications, Incorporated in 2007. This edition spans 48 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as Cabell’s response to the publicity surrounding his earlier novel “Jurgen,” which was embroiled in a notable obscenity trial. Through his characteristic ironic style, Cabell expresses gratitude to those who sought to persecute him, ultimately reflecting on how these events propelled his career to unexpected heights.
Readers will find that “Taboo” delves into themes of literary criticism and societal norms, showcasing Cabell’s unique perspective on the controversies of his time. The text engages with various literary standards and interpretations, including references to notable figures in literature. This edition invites readers to explore Cabell’s thoughts on the interplay between criticism and creativity, making it a noteworthy addition to the realms of literature and contemporary fiction.
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This short book, published in 1921, is Cabell’s response to the publicity that attended the publication of his novel “Jurgen,” the subject of a notorious obscenity trial. Here, in his inimitable ironic style, he thanks those who sought to persecute him and, in doing so, launched his career to undreamed-of heights.I know, be employed to interpret the dicta Of Ackermann and Macrobius, or even the canons Of Doctors Matthews and Sherman herein cited, and thus open dire vistas wherein critic would prey on critic, and the most respectable would be locked in fratricidal strife. Moreover, I have applied your method to many Of the Mother Goose rhymes with rather curious results. But happily, I have here to confess to you, not any disputable literary standards I may harbor, but only my nu arguable debt.
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