THE BOOKS OF JAMES BRANCH CABELL
Reading edition
(Note: The following list is chronologically arranged in accordance with the time in which the action of each volume occurs, with the exception of the first and last volumes which appear as the prologue and the epilogue respectively of the Biography. For a more detailed explanation of the chronology of these works the reader is referred to “The Lineage of Lichfield.” The editions indicated below are the final revised versions, as the author wishes them to be preserved.)
BIOGRAPHY
1. Beyond Life: Dizain des Démiurges. New York. 1919.
2. Figures of Earth: A Comedy of Appearances. New York. 1921.
3. The Silver Stallion. (In Preparation.)
4. Domnei: A Comedy of Woman Worship. With an introduction by Joseph Hergesheimer. New York. 1920. (Revised edition of a work originally published as “The Soul of Melicent”—New York. 1913.)
5. Chivalry: Dizain des Reines. With an introduction by Burton Rascoe. New York. 1921. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1909.)
6. Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice. New York. 1919.
7. The Line of Love: Dizain des Mariages. With an introduction by H. L. Mencken. New York. 1921. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1905.)
8. The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment. New York. 1923.
9. Gallantry: Dizain des Fêtes Galantes. With an introduction by Louis Untermeyer. New York. 1922. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1907.)
10. Something About Eve. (In Preparation.)
11. The Certain Hour: Dizain des Poëtes. New York. 1916.
12. The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking. With an introduction by Wilson Follett. New York. 1920. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1909.)
13. From the Hidden Way: Dizain des Échos. New York. 1924. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1916.)
14. The Rivet in Grandfather’s Neck: A Comedy of Limitations. New York. 1915.
15. The Eagle’s Shadow: A Comedy of Purse-Strings. With an introduction by Edwin Björkman. New York. 1923. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1904.)
16. The Cream of the Jest: A Comedy of Evasions. With an introduction by Harold Ward. New York. 1922. (Revised edition of a work originally published in 1917.)
17. Townsend of Lichfield. (In Preparation.)
18. Straws and Prayer-Books: Dizain des Diversions. New York. 1924.
SCHOLIA
1. The Judging of Jurgen. Chicago. 1920.
2. Taboo: A Legend Retold from the Dirghic of Sævius Nicanor, with prolegomena, notes and a preliminary memoir. New York. 1921.
3. Joseph Hergesheimer: An Essay in Interpretation. Chicago. 1921.
4. The Jewel Merchants: A Comedy in One Act. New York. 1921.
5. The Lineage of Lichfield: An Essay in Eugenics. New York. 1922.
GENEALOGY
1. Branch of Abingdon. Richmond. 1911.
2. Branchiana. Richmond. 1907.
3. The Majors and Their Marriages. Richmond. 1915.