Project Gutenberg 2023-12-02 Public domain in the USA. 137 Cabell, James Branch 1879 1958 Cabell, Branch 21016325 Joseph Hergesheimer, an essay in interpretation $aChicago :$bThe Bookfellows, $c1921. Bob 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) "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.) https://archive.org/details/josephhergesheim00cabeuoft/page/n5/mode/2up 20211125002014cabell 1921 US Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 -- Criticism and interpretation PS Text Category: Literature - Other Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 62787 2025-07-28T13:49:05.350812 text/html 37825 2023-12-02T17:42:16 text/html 191137 2025-07-28T13:49:08.886727 application/epub+zip 190109 2025-07-28T13:49:06.916740 application/epub+zip 129573 2025-07-28T13:49:06.523775 application/epub+zip 211381 2025-07-28T13:49:10.549735 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195396 2025-07-28T13:49:08.521738 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 50435 2025-07-28T13:49:05.180721 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30504 2023-12-02T17:42:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16065 2025-07-28T13:49:10.691721 application/rdf+xml 7395 2025-07-28T13:49:06.713765 image/jpeg 1655 2025-07-28T13:49:06.616771 image/jpeg 196873 2025-07-28T13:49:06.183819 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