Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 498 Cabell, James Branch 1879 1958 Cabell, Branch Papé, Frank Cheyne 1878 1972 Pape, Frank Cheyne Papé, Frank C. Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figures_of_Earth E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Sandra Brown, "Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book appears to delve into themes of identity, desire, and the nature of reality through the adventures of its protagonist, Dom Manuel. As the tale unfolds, we are introduced to Manuel, a swineherd with aspirations to rise above his station and achieve greatness, while grappling with a geas imposed by his mother to become a remarkable individual. At the start of the narrative, we observe young Manuel leading a simple life, satisfied in his role tending to pigs and dreaming by the pool of Haranton. Encountering a mysterious stranger, he learns of a grand adventure awaiting him—the rescue of a kidnapped princess. Intrigued, he sets off for the mountain where the magician Miramon Lluagor resides, accompanied by a boy named Niafer. Through their journey, they face various trials that showcase not only Manuel's bravery but also Niafer's cleverness. As they ascend toward Vraidex, we witness the blossoming friendship between the two boys and the meld of fantastical elements with a nuanced exploration of ambition and personal growth. This introduction sets the stage for a story that promises both adventure and philosophical inquiry into the characters’ quests for identity and fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fantasy fiction Wit and humor PS Text Fantasy Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels 493589 2025-08-05T08:46:43.277828 text/html 458514 2024-10-28T18:49:22 text/html 1108838 2025-08-05T08:46:56.951715 application/epub+zip 1098633 2025-08-05T08:46:47.483785 application/epub+zip 265126 2025-08-05T08:46:45.396772 application/epub+zip 1932228 2025-08-05T08:47:03.598680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1894837 2025-08-05T08:46:54.114810 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422699 2022-09-06T04:16:13.697417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454742 2025-08-05T08:46:41.975843 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 434832 2024-10-28T18:49:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17904 2025-08-05T08:47:03.797681 application/rdf+xml 15816 2025-08-05T08:46:45.991806 image/jpeg 3682 2025-08-05T08:46:45.723750 image/jpeg 1100949 2025-08-05T08:46:43.389847 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia