The Cream of the Jest (Unabridged)

Written by James Branch Cabell

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In "The Cream of the Jest," Felix Kennaston, a disillusioned writer, finds solace in fantastical dreams about a woman named Ettarre. He blurs the lines between reality and fiction, neglecting his wife and pouring his longing into his writing, achieving unexpected success. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure named Horvendile, aware of Kennaston's fictional world, reveals the truth to both the protagonist and Ettarre, shattering their illusions. The novel explores themes of escapism, the power of imagination, and the complexities of love and desire, leaving the reader questioning the nature of reality and the boundaries between truth and fiction.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868623660