Chivalry: Dizain Des Reines Is A Book Written By James Branch Cabell An American Author Known For His Works That Blend Elements Of Fantasy Romance And Satire. This Particular Book Is Part Of Cabell'S Larger Series Called The Biography Of The Life Of Manuel. In Chivalry: Dizain Des Reines Cabell Continues His Exploration Of The Mythical Kingdom Of Poictesme And Its Legendary Figures. The Book Is Structured As A Series Of Ten Tales Or Dizains Each Focusing On A Different Queen In The Kingdom'S History. These Queens Are Central To The Realm'S Chivalric Ethos Contributing To The Kingdom'S Cultural And Historical Legacy. James Branch Cabell'S Writing Style Often Features Satire Wit And A Blending Of Romanticized Medievalism With Social Commentary. His Biography Of The Life Of Manuel Series Of Which Chivalry: Dizain Des Reines Is A Part Presents A Fictionalized History Of A Realm While Satirizing Various Aspects Of Society Literature And Human Nature.