Introduction --

Part one. The artistic validity of myths as a means of communication: --

Some historical comments ; On the nature and significance of myths and Cabell's use of them ; Cabell himself --

Part two. Early work and the emergence of a pattern: --

The period of apprenticeship ; The poetry ; Poictesme ; The framework of the biography --

Part three. The philosophy and its conversion to art --

The prologue ; Figures of earth ; Domnei, the music from behind the moon, and Chivalry ; Jurgen ; The Line of Love and The High Place ; Gallantry and The Certain Hour ; Something about Eve ; The cream of the jest ; The lonesome pine --

Part four. The later works:

Their lives and letters ;

The nightmare has triplets ; Heirs and assigns ; It happened in Florida ; Virginians are various --

Conclusion --

Letter from Cabell to author.