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Cabell, James Branch

Jurgen
Author: Cabell, James Branch
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: Excellent
Last Read: Prior to 2004

Review:Jurgen, the protagonist, regains his youth, and encounters a number of wild adventures while searching for his lost wife. The flawed romantic, Jurgen falls in love half a dozen times, encounters both God and the devil, explores alternate pasts, and travels wondrous lands. In this brilliant fantasy, Cabell is erudite, imaginative, allegorical. I could reread this book dozens of times before discovering all of its hidden meanings.