Author Description

The Majors And Their Marriages is a novel by James Branch Cabell, first published in 1915. Set in the fictional Virginia town of Lichfield, the book explores the lives and marriages of several wealthy families, including the Majors, the Pendletons, and the Ashburnhams. The story begins with the marriage of John and Anne Ashburnham, which sets off a chain of events that affects the lives of everyone in Lichfield. As the novel progresses, the reader is introduced to a cast of characters, each with their own secrets, desires, and ambitions. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different set of characters. Part one centers on the Majors, a family of wealthy landowners who are struggling to maintain their social status. Part two follows the Pendletons, a family of intellectuals who are more concerned with art and literature than with money and power. Part three brings all the characters together in a dramatic conclusion that reveals the true nature of their relationships and desires. Throughout the novel, Cabell explores themes of love, marriage, social status, and the search for meaning in life. His writing is characterized by its wit, irony, and satirical tone, as well as its detailed descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. Overall, The Majors And Their Marriages is a complex and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite in early 20th century America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.