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The Silver Stallion: A Comedy of Redemptionpresents a witty and imaginative tale set in the legendary land of Poictesme, where stories about the hero Dom Manuel shape the kingdom’s understanding of honor, leadership, and legend. The narrative unfolds through a series of reflective episodes in which knights, poets, and thinkers debate the meaning of Manuel’s life and whether his deeds deserve admiration or criticism. Through irony and playful philosophy,James Branch Cabellexplores how reputation, myth, and memory transform a flawed human life into enduring legend, revealing the tension betweenheroic idealsand the complicated truths behind them. The book’s blend of satire and fantasy invites readers to consider the nature ofmoral redemption, suggesting that history often becomes a story shaped as much by imagination as by fact.
ABOVE PARADISE
57.
Maugis Makes Trouble
58.
Showing that Even Angels May Err
59.
The Conversion of Palnatoki
60.
In the Hall of the Chosen
61.
Vanadis, Dear Lady of Reginlief
62.
The Demiurgy of Donander Veratyr
63.
Economics of Sidvrar
64.
Through the Oval Window
65.
The Reward of Faith
ABOVE PARADISE 57. Maugis Makes Trouble 58. Showing that Even Angels May Err 59. The Conversion of Palnatoki 60. In the Hall of the Chosen 61. Vanadis, Dear Lady of Reginlief 62. The Demiurgy of Donan…
AT MANUEL’S TOMB 66. Old Age of Niafer 67. The Women Differ 68. Radegonde is Practical 69. Economics of Jurgen 70. All Ends Perplexedly COMPENDIUM OF LEADING HISTORICAL EVENTS The Silver Stallion A Co…
LAST SIEGE OF THE FELLOWSHIP “They shall be, in the siege, both against Judah and against Jerusalem.” — Zechariah , xii, 2. xvi —Et la route, fait elle aussi un grand tour? —Oh, bien certainement, éta…
THE MATHEMATICS OF GONFAL “ He multiplieth words without knowledge. ” — Job , xxxv, 16. 27 5. Champion at Misadventure ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW the tale is of how Gonfal …
TOUPAN’S BRIGHT BEES “ The bee that is in the land of Assyria shall rest upon all bushes. ” — Isaiah , vii, 18. 61 12. The Mage Emeritus ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW the tale…
COTH AT PORUTSA “ Their land also is full of idols: they worship the work of their own hands. ” — Isaiah , ii, 8. 97 20. Idolatry of an Alderman ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW …
“MUNDUS VULT DECIPI” “ Not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. ” — Ephesians , i, 21. 133 27. Poictesme Reformed ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW the tale, for…
IN THE SYLAN’S HOUSE “ Is it time for you to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? ” — Haggai , i, 4. 171 34. Something Goes Wrong: and Why ═══════════════════════════════════════════…
WHAT SARAÏDE WANTED “ None shall want her mate. ” — Isaiah , xxxiv, 16. 207 42. Generalities at Ogde ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW the tale tells that it was in the winter aft…
THE CANDID FOOTPRINT “ They have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed. ” — Psalms , lxxxix, 51. 247 50. Indiscretion of a Bailiff ══════════════════════════════════════════════════ NOW the tale …
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