Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship
1913
Domnei: A Comedy of Woman-Worship, published in 1913 by James Branch Cabell, is a fantasy novel set in the fictional French province of Poictesme during the late 13th century. The story follows Perion de la Forêt, an outlaw who falls in love with Melicent, the daughter of Dom Manuel, as he navigates courtly intrigue and personal sacrifice. Notable for its exploration of chivalric ideals and the worship of women, the novel is recognized as one of Cabell's most dramatic works, reflecting the complexities of love and honor within a medieval context.















