Figures of earth;: A comedy of appearances,
by Cabell, James Branch
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- Condition
- Used - Acceptable
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Frederick, Maryland, United States
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Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances is a fantasy novel or ironic romance by James Branch Cabell, set in the imaginary French province of Poictesme during the first half of the 13th century. The book follows the earthly career of Dom Manuel the Redeemer from his origins as a swineherd, through his elevation to the rank of Count of Poictesme, to his death. It forms the second volume of Cabell's gigantic Biography of Manuel.
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- Wonder Book (US)
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- Y01G-00528
- Title
- Figures of earth;: A comedy of appearances,
- Author
- Cabell, James Branch
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Publisher
- R.M. McBride & Co
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