Jurgen, A Comedy of Justice
Gelesen von Mark Nelson
James Branch Cabell
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)
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'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
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!
Very involved, but our hero always has another exploit.
Chubber