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Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the story follows Robert Townsend, a young man from a distinguished Southern family who clings to romanticized notions of chivalry and heroism. Amidst a community that seems unchanged by the war, Townsend's tall tales reflect his struggle to reconcile the past with the shifting realities of his world. James Branch Cabell weaves a narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the complexities of Southern heritage.
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The Cords of Vanity, James Branch Cabell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Cords of Vanity
- Subtitle
- A Comedy of Shirking
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Branch Cabell
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9798888973301
- Series
- Description
- Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the story follows Robert Townsend, a young man from a distinguished Southern family who clings to romanticized notions of chivalry and heroism. Amidst a community that seems unchanged by the war, Townsend's tall tales reflect his struggle to reconcile the past with the shifting realities of his world. James Branch Cabell weaves a narrative that explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the complexities of Southern heritage.