Figures of Earth
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About this book
The story of Manuel, a swineherd in thirteenth-century France, who becomes Count Manuel of Poictesme. The motto on his coat of arms is "Mundus Vult Decipi"--The world wishes to be deceived. It is in playing on others' expectations that he rises to hero status and becomes Manuel the Redeemer.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 323 readers · 136 pages · ≈ 2 h 31 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Figures of Earth?
About ≈ 2 h 31 m — 136 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Figures of Earth?
136 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Figures of Earth?
It sits on the Humor, Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Figures of Earth in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Figures of Earth?
James Branch Cabell.
Where can I read Figures of Earth online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library