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The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life

George Washington Cable
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The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988

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George Washington Cable

The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • 1800s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life by George Washington Cable explores post-Louisiana Purchase New Orleans society. Person-first narratives of Creoles, free individuals of color, and newly arrived Americans reveal cultural tensions, family conflicts, and racial dynamics. Through interwoven stories, the book portrays the complexity and rich diversity of this transitional period in Creole life.

Mysterious

Gritty

Informative

Contemplative

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

331 ratings

55%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life by George Washington Cable is lauded for its vivid depiction of New Orleans' Creole culture and rich historical narrative. Critics praise Cable's complex characters and intricate plot. However, some note that the pacing can be uneven, and the language occasionally dense, potentially challenging modern readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life?

A reader who enjoys The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life likely appreciates rich historical settings, complex social dynamics, and themes of race and culture in post-colonial America. Fans of The Awakening by Kate Chopin or Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe may find similar thematic intrigue and depth.

3.7

331 ratings

55%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

American Literature
Setting

New Orleans, Louisiana • 1800s

Topic
Education

World History
Publication Year

1988

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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