Science Fiction & FantasyThe High Place: A Comedy of DisenchantmentJames Branch Cabell

Science Fiction & Fantasy

The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment

This satirical work reimagines what happens after "happily ever after," following the Sleeping Beauty tales into a marriage gone disastrously wrong.

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"The High Place: A Comedy of Disenchantment" by James Branch Cabell is a fantasy novel published in 1923. This satirical work reimagines what happens after "happily ever after," following the Sleeping Beauty tales into a marriage gone disastrously wrong. Part of Cabell's Biography of the Life of Manuel series, the novel combines gaudy romance with sharp social commentary, blending fairy tale material with disturbing observations about decadent culture. Critics praised its wit and elegance while noting its provocative themes.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 228 pages
Published: 1 January 1923