
*From*
APOLOGIA AUCTORIS
I MIGONITIS
1 AT OUTSET
2 THE OLDEST STORY
3 FALSE DAWN IN TROY
4 EASTER EVE
5 ST. MAGDALENE
6 MARCUS AURELIUS: A SUPPRESSED “MEDITATION”
7 AMAIMON VISITS THE THEBAID
Step into a hidden corridor of verse where imagination and wit walk hand‑in‑hand. This collection gathers Cabell’s lyrical sketches—ranging from mythic echoes of Troy to intimate invocations of love—into a single, wandering tapestry. Listeners are invited to follow the subtle turns of each poem, feeling the quiet pulse of a world layered with both reverence and gentle parody.
Across the pages the tone shifts like a lantern’s flame: playful ballads tease the conventions of chivalry, while more solemn stanzas contemplate the fleeting nature of desire and memory. The poet’s voice moves from the bright sarcasm of a “Toy‑Maker” to the hushed reverence of an “Ageless Maid,” offering a rich palette of moods without ever losing its melodic core. Each piece feels like a brief, self‑contained journey, yet together they sketch a larger map of human longing and folly.
Listening to these verses feels like strolling through a secret garden at twilight—each step reveals fresh fragrance, a soft rustle, and the promise that even the most hidden echo may someday return, resonant and bright.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Release date
2026-03-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1958
Best known for the witty and once-controversial novel Jurgen, this Richmond-born writer brought fantasy, satire, and sharp social comedy together in a style that made him a standout voice of the early 20th century. Admired by literary contemporaries such as H. L. Mencken and Sinclair Lewis, he wrote with elegance, irony, and a taste for the absurd.
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by James Branch Cabell

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by James Branch Cabell