About “The Cream of the Jest”
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 story centers on Felix Kennaston, a famous writer whose thoughts and dreams form much of the narrative. The novel includes philosophical reflections and historical dreams. An early reviewer described it more as a series of essays than a traditional novel. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1917
- Latest edition
- 2018 · ISBN 9780344155673
- Pages
- 250
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cream of the Jest | 2021 | 9798888973295 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | CREAM of the JEST a Comedy of Evasions (Annotated) | 2021 | 9798489515573 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cream of the Jest | 2020 | 9798646329654 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Cream of the Jest | 2018 | 9780344155673 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Cream of the Jest; a Comedy of Evasions | 2015 | 9781340359843 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Cream of the Jest | 2013 | 9781493603909 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | The Cream of the Jest | 2007 | 9780548007877 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Cream of the Jest | 2005 | 9780766194892 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Cream of the Jest | 2001 | 9781587152207 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cream of the Jest | 1979 | 9780345283580 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Cream of the Jest?
The Cream of the Jest by James Branch Cabell has 250 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.