Beyond Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: James Branch Cabell
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd, 1925
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowed on block, faded along spine
Beyond Life by James Branch Cabell presents a sophisticated examination of the human condition, arguing for the essential role of romance and illusion in shaping our perceptions of reality. This witty and ironic work illustrates how individuals construct their own narratives, often preferring the comforting fictions of art and imagination over the stark truths of existence. It chronicles the enduring power of storytelling to define and transcend the mundane, offering a profound commentary on the interplay between life and literature. Cabell's distinctive voice uncovers the subtle ways in which humanity seeks meaning and beauty, even in the face of an indifferent universe.
Author: James Branch Cabell
Binding: Hardback
Published: John Lane The Bodley Head Ltd, 1925
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowed on block, faded along spine
Beyond Life by James Branch Cabell presents a sophisticated examination of the human condition, arguing for the essential role of romance and illusion in shaping our perceptions of reality. This witty and ironic work illustrates how individuals construct their own narratives, often preferring the comforting fictions of art and imagination over the stark truths of existence. It chronicles the enduring power of storytelling to define and transcend the mundane, offering a profound commentary on the interplay between life and literature. Cabell's distinctive voice uncovers the subtle ways in which humanity seeks meaning and beauty, even in the face of an indifferent universe.