Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • James Branch Cabell: An American author known for writing satirical and fantasy novels during the early 20th century. His work is characterized by its sophisticated style, ironic humor, and complex, often mythological, settings.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The literary style of James Branch Cabell influenced many later fantasy writers.
  • We are studying James Branch Cabell in our course on American satire.

Advanced Usage

• Cabellian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the writings or style of James Branch Cabell.
  • The novel's Cabellian wit made it a fascinating read for scholars.

Variants and Related Words

• Cabell: A common shortened reference to the author in literary discussions.
  • The critic's analysis focused on the themes in early Cabell.

Synonyms

• Author: A writer of books.
• Novelist: A person who writes novels.
• Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.

Related Phrases

• The Biography of the Life of Manuel: Refers to Cabell's famous series of interconnected novels.
  • His masterpiece is often considered to be "The Biography of the Life of Manuel".

Noun

1. United States writer of satirical novels (1879-1958)