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The Line of Love

by James Branch Cabell

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1921
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On his wedding night, Florian de Puysange leaves the dancing at Storisende to visit the grave of Tiburce, the friend who once saved his life. His invitation to share the festivities receives an unsettling answer: Tiburce rises to remind him of an old promise. Set in medieval Poictesme, the opening moves from family gossip and marriage negotiations into a misty encounter that tests Florian’s confidence in lasting love.

Courtship, loyalty and the stories people tell about themselves give these historical tales their edge. In another passage, François Villon weighs Catherine’s happiness against his own needs, then claims that the hardships of Paris have made his poetry possible. The narrator’s sly comments and the characters’ grand declarations keep affection close to vanity and self-interest.

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James Branch Cabell

James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) was an American author from Richmond, Virginia, best known for the elaborate fantasy cycle he called the Biography of the Life of Manuel. His ironic, ornate style won admirers including Mark Twain, and drew wide notoriety when Jurgen faced an obscenity trial.

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First published
1921
Reading time
About 4 hours
Pages
126
Language
English
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