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The Grandissimes
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781023114264
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century New Orleans, George Washington Cable's The Grandissimes explores the complex tapestry of Creole society and the lingering shadows of Louisiana's past. This meticulously prepared edition presents a powerful story of race relations, cultural heritage, and the enduring human drama of a city grappling with its identity.
Dive into a world of historical fiction where honor, tradition, and the echoes of past injustices collide. Cable's masterful storytelling brings to life the spirit of the Creoles, their struggles, and their triumphs in a narrative rich with detail and emotional depth. The Grandissimes remains a compelling and insightful literary work, offering a timeless exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of the past. A significant contribution to historical and literary fiction, it's a vital read for anyone interested in the cultural forces shaping American history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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