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The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cabell, James Branch (1879–1958).
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"The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations" by James Branch Cabell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is a humorous satire on the social dynamics of a small Southern town, Lichfield, focusing on the life and loves of Colonel Rudolph Musgrave as he navigates a web of relationships and societal expectations. The overarching theme seems to explore the juxtaposition of personal desires against the backdrop of societal norms and limitations. The opening of the story introduces a whimsical tale involving china figures—a shepherdess and a chimney-sweep—who, after an antiquated adventure, settle for a love limited by constraints represented by a "rivet" in the grandfather's neck. This metaphor serves to illustrate the notion of the emotional binds and limitations that the characters in the novel will experience. We also meet Colonel Musgrave, who is caught up in the gossip surrounding his romantic entanglements, particularly with Patricia Stapylton, and the societal pressures surrounding their lives, hinting at deeper themes of honor, shame, and the quest for genuine love amid the restrictions of their tightly-knit community. As the narrative unfolds, it bids readers to ponder the nature of happiness and fulfillment against the tide of societal conventions.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rivet in Grandfather's Neck: A Comedy of Limitations
- Author credits: Cabell, James Branch (1879–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Fantasy
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