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Exploring themes of identity and familial legacy, the novel follows John Charteris, a young man burdened by the expectations of his esteemed ancestry in the fictional Virginia county of Poictesme. The metaphor of "the rivet in Grandfather's neck" symbolizes his connection to the past, which hinders his quest for personal freedom. Through a blend of the fantastic and the mundane, Cabell's poetic prose invites readers into John's introspective journey, highlighting the struggle between tradition and individuality, and offering deep philosophical reflections on human nature.
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The Rivet In Grandfather'S Neck A Comedy Of Limitations, James Branch Cabell
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- Rok vydání
- 2023
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- Titul
- The Rivet In Grandfather'S Neck A Comedy Of Limitations
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- James Branch Cabell
- Vydavatel
- Double9 Books
- Rok vydání
- 2023
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 186
- ISBN13
- 9789359396262
- Kategorie
- Sci-fi a fantasy
- Anotace
- Exploring themes of identity and familial legacy, the novel follows John Charteris, a young man burdened by the expectations of his esteemed ancestry in the fictional Virginia county of Poictesme. The metaphor of "the rivet in Grandfather's neck" symbolizes his connection to the past, which hinders his quest for personal freedom. Through a blend of the fantastic and the mundane, Cabell's poetic prose invites readers into John's introspective journey, highlighting the struggle between tradition and individuality, and offering deep philosophical reflections on human nature.