The Cords Of Vanity

""The Cords of Vanity: A Comedy of Shirking"" is a satirical novel written by James Branch Cabell. The book tells the story of Robert Etheridge, a young man who is more interested in his own pleasure and comfort than in pursuing a career or fulfilling his responsibilities. Robert's laziness and lack of ambition lead him to shirk his duties and rely on his family's wealth and connections to get by.The novel is set in Virginia in the early 20th century and is full of witty dialogue and social commentary. Cabell uses Robert's character to poke fun at the upper-class society of the time, highlighting the hypocrisy and shallowness of its members. The book also explores themes of love, marriage, and the pursuit of happiness.Overall, ""The Cords of Vanity"" is a humorous and insightful look at the human condition, and a must-read for fans of Cabell's work or anyone interested in social satire.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.