James Cabell was an early 20th century author of fantasy fiction. His works were considered escapist and fit well in the culture of the 1920s. Cabell"s works can be ironic and satirical. Stories in this collection include "Ballad of the double-soul" -- Auctorial induction -- Belhs cavaliers -- Balthazar"s daughter -- Judith"s creed -- Concerning Corinna -- Olivia"s pottage -- A brown woman -- Pro honoria -- The irresistible Ogle -- A princess of Grub Street -- The lady of all our dreams -- "Ballad of plagiary"