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
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CREAM of the JEST a Comedy of Evasions (Annotated) | 2021 | 9798489515573 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cream of the Jest | 2021 | 9798888973295 | 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 |