Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice
James Branch Cabell
Gelesen von Mark Nelson
Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice is a fantasy book by James Branch Cabell, which gained fame (or notoriety) shortly after its publication in 1919. It is a humorous romp through a medieval cosmos, including a send-up of Arthurian legend, and excursions to Heaven and Hell as in The Divine Comedy. Cabell's work is recognized as a landmark in the creation of the comic fantasy novel, influencing Terry Pratchett and many others. - Summary by Wikipedia (10 hr 6 min)
Kapitel
| A Foreward | 11:30 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 1 | 8:34 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 2 | 6:37 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 3 | 7:04 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 4 | 21:07 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 5 | 8:50 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 6 | 13:56 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 7 | 21:20 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 8 | 10:42 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 9 | 8:54 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 10 | 9:57 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 11 | 6:59 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 12 | 8:21 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 13 | 11:23 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 14 | 17:49 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 15 | 11:10 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 16 | 18:13 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 17 | 11:17 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 18 | 12:03 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 19 | 8:04 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 20 | 9:00 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 21 | 6:33 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 22 | 13:51 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 23 | 24:01 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 24 | 12:08 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 25 | 8:36 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 26 | 11:28 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 27 | 13:52 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 28 | 22:21 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 29 | 14:35 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 30 | 9:27 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 31 | 7:09 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 32 | 18:12 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 33 | 8:05 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 34 | 6:16 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 35 | 7:10 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 36 | 11:58 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 37 | 7:10 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 38 | 15:27 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 39 | 12:47 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 40 | 10:14 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 41 | 20:49 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 42 | 10:22 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 43 | 21:38 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 44 | 12:53 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 45 | 7:53 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 46 | 7:51 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 47 | 6:54 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 48 | 12:22 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 49 | 13:17 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
| Chapter 50 | 8:13 | Gelesen von Mark Nelson |
Bewertungen
'Thus it was in the old days'
jaimiddletonj
Ancient and medieval quest as sex comedy. Good reading.
Well worth a listen
Shelly
Don't go by the brief description or previous reviews. Read the whole story of the book 0n Wikipedia. It explains the story and the forward. It's not a sex romp through history. It's the tale of a man given his youth again for one year to find true romantic love after bemoaning his relationship with his wife. A knowledge of the places he visits will add to the fun. Any aspects of sex are dealt with by double entendre. It is clever, funny and educational. I advise reading the forward which was written after the attempt to ban it. The reader is excellent and highlights the irony, satire and cynicism. I shall give it another listen.
Sherie Black
What an adventure for a fickle romantic man. Thanks for the reading Mark
Most excellent!
psichick
I was laughing aloud for most of this journey! Thank-you!
Jonshep
this author KNOWS how it feels to be a middle aged man who remembers all the emotions and joys of youth.. Very very clever, can see how it influenced Terry pratchett
excellent
WTK
Mark Nelson always does a masterful job, and this story is a fun and witty classic. 😎👍
thanks
Kiana
well I didn't find it funny maybe cause I'm too young but thank you .
Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice
David R. Smith
We'll read, fun listen - thanks!