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Straws and Prayer-books

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  • 1924 first published
  • 302 pages
  • 16 editions

James Branch Cabell's Straws and Prayer-books (1924) is a historical fantasy and classic fantasy novel. Key subjects include middle Ages.

It has been published in 16 editions.

It runs to roughly 302 pages — 5–6 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Middle Ages
  • Historical fantasy

Quick answers

Who wrote Straws and Prayer-books?

Straws and Prayer-books was written by James Branch Cabell and first published in 1924.

What genre is Straws and Prayer-books?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Classic Fantasy.

How long is Straws and Prayer-books?

The median edition has 302 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Straws and Prayer-books?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Mysterious Stranger, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court and Le Morte d'Arthur.

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