The Cream of the Jest

The Cream of the Jest, novel by James Branch Cabell, published in 1917 and revised in 1920. It is the 16th book of the 18-volume series called The Works of James Branch Cabell (1927–30), also known as The Biography of the Life of Manuel. The comic novel blends contemporary realism and historical romance.

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Article Title: The Cream of the Jest

Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Date Published: 06 March 2018

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Access Date: February 22, 2025