Jurgen
by James Branch Cabell
382 pages~6 hrs
“A wit-driven odyssey where a middle-aged pawnbroker outsmarts gods, demons, and destiny itself.”
When a cynical pawnbroker is granted the chance to reclaim his youth, he embarks on a surreal odyssey through mythic realms to rediscover his lost love. Armed with nothing but his sharp tongue, Jurgen outwits gods and demons in a satirical romp that challenges the very nature of human desire.
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