Biography of the Life of Manuel Books in Order

novel by James Branch Cabell

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-worship

    Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-worship

    1913 · James Branch Cabell

    "Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship" is a fantasy novel written by James Branch Cabell in 1913. The story is set in the fictional French province of…

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  2. Cover of The Cream of the Jest

    The Cream of the Jest

    1917 · James Branch Cabell

    The Cream of the Jest: A Comedy of Evasions is a 1917 novel by James Branch Cabell. It blends comedy and philosophy, with elements of fantasy. The…

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  3. Cover of Jurgen

    Jurgen

    1919 · James Branch Cabell

    "Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice" is part of the Poictesme series and blends epic fantasy with an erotic fable. The author, James Branch Cabell,…

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  4. Cover of Figures of Earth

    Figures of Earth

    1921 · James Branch Cabell

    A novel by James Branch Cabell about Manuel, a swineherd in thirteenth-century France who becomes Count Manuel of Poictesme. His coat of arms bears…

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  5. Cover of The High Place

    The High Place

    1923 · James Branch Cabell

    The High Place is a 1923 fantasy novel by James Branch Cabell, published by Robert M. McBride and illustrated by Frank C. Pape. It is the eighth…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Biography of the Life of Manuel books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-worship”. Start with “Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-worship.”

How many books are in the Biography of the Life of Manuel series?

We list 5 books by James Branch Cabell , published between 1913–1923.

Where can I buy the Biography of the Life of Manuel books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.