Project Gutenberg 1995-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 262 Cabell, James Branch 1879 1958 Cabell, Branch The Certain Hour (Dizain des Poëtes) "Ballad of the double-soul" -- Auctorial induction -- Belhs cavaliers -- Balthazar's daughter -- Judith's creed -- Concerning Corinna -- Olivia's pottage -- A brown woman -- Pro honoria -- The irresistible Ogle -- A princess of Grub Street -- The lady of all our dreams -- "Ballad of plagiary" "The Certain Hour" by James Branch Cabell is a collection of literary reflections and narratives written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of artistic ambition, the nature of creativity, and the complexities of love, primarily through the lens of its central character, Felix Kennaston, a poet and toy-maker. Through Kennaston's experiences and musings, the author delves into the struggles an artist faces while attempting to express the beauty of life amidst societal expectations and personal dilemmas. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Felix Kennaston, whose dual identity as a poet and a toy-maker symbolizes the conflict between artistic idealism and the frivolity of life. The opening chapters suggest a reflective tone as Kennaston contemplates his position in the world, the nature of his craft, and his relationships, particularly with love and ambition. Cabell sets the stage for a deeper examination of the artistic spirit, confronting societal norms and sensual experiences, while offering a critical perspective on contemporary life and the relationships that define it. The tone combines both wistfulness and irony, hinting at a richly layered narrative that questions the very essence of existence and creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories Fantasy fiction PS Text Fantasy Category: Novels Category: American Literature 381041 2025-07-01T04:53:19.656933 text/html 371663 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 144402 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 239407 2025-07-01T04:53:27.481927 application/epub+zip 244884 2025-07-01T04:53:22.868936 application/epub+zip 216935 2025-07-01T04:53:21.654945 application/epub+zip 448308 2025-07-01T04:53:30.843896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 434637 2025-07-01T04:53:26.588895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406193 2022-09-01T05:13:07.494912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 349188 2025-07-01T04:53:18.905952 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 348993 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 140271 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 348984 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 140224 2021-01-01T07:40:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21139 2025-07-01T04:53:30.967905 application/rdf+xml 17666 2025-07-01T04:53:22.144920 image/jpeg 4109 2025-07-01T04:53:21.898922 image/jpeg 237406 2025-07-01T04:53:19.686990 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