The Cream of the Jest: A Comedy of Evasions is a philosophical novel by James Branch Cabell, published in 1917. It follows Felix Kennaston, who discovers a broken disk in his garden that unlocks dreams of an idealized woman named Ettare, encountered across various historical periods. The narrative blurs the lines between dream and reality, exploring themes of beauty, meaning, and the human experience. This work is notable for its allegorical style and its influence on fantasy fiction.
