Taboo: A Legend Retold From The Dirghic Of Saevius Nicanor

""Taboo: A Legend Retold From The Dirghic Of Saevius Nicanor"" is a novel written by James Branch Cabell. The book is a retelling of an ancient legend from the Dirghic culture, as recorded by Saevius Nicanor. The legend tells the story of a young woman named Taboo, who is born with a mark on her forehead that is believed to bring bad luck to anyone who touches her. Despite this, Taboo is loved by her family and grows up to be a beautiful and intelligent woman. However, her mark causes her to be shunned by society, and she is forced to live a life of isolation. As the story progresses, Taboo becomes involved in a series of adventures that test her courage and strength. She meets a variety of characters, including a group of outcasts who become her friends, and a handsome prince who falls in love with her. Through her journeys, Taboo learns about the true nature of her mark and the power it holds. Cabell's writing style is characterized by his use of satire and wit, and ""Taboo"" is no exception. The book is a commentary on societal norms and the way that people are often judged based on superficial traits. Cabell's retelling of the ancient legend adds new layers of complexity to the story, while still remaining faithful to the original tale. Overall, ""Taboo"" is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of fantasy and 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.