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Set against a backdrop where history intertwines with fantasy, the novel features Colonel Musgrave, a charming yet traditional man from a once-prominent Southern family. As a librarian, his influence is tied to his ancestors' legacy, but everything shifts when a modern cousin arrives, challenging his views on honor and chivalry. This comic romance explores themes of power dynamics and gender relations, revealing the timeless relevance of its issues. With its whimsical narrative, the book invites readers into a richly imagined world that resonates today.
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The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck, James Branch Cabell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck
- Subtitle
- A Comedy of Limitations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Branch Cabell
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781513295763
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against a backdrop where history intertwines with fantasy, the novel features Colonel Musgrave, a charming yet traditional man from a once-prominent Southern family. As a librarian, his influence is tied to his ancestors' legacy, but everything shifts when a modern cousin arrives, challenging his views on honor and chivalry. This comic romance explores themes of power dynamics and gender relations, revealing the timeless relevance of its issues. With its whimsical narrative, the book invites readers into a richly imagined world that resonates today.