George Washington Cable
George Washington Cable was an American novelist notable for his portrayals of Creole life in his native Louisiana. His works are considered important contributions to Southern literature.
Books
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1. The Grandissimes, A Story Of Creole Life
"The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life" is a historical novel set in early 19th-century New Orleans, exploring the complex social and racial stratifications of the time. The narrative delves into the lives of the Grandissime family, a prominent Creole clan, revealing the intertwined fates of the racially mixed society including French Creoles, Americans, free people of color, and enslaved individuals. Through a tale of forbidden love, family secrets, and cultural conflict, the novel examines themes of injustice, discrimination, and the struggle for identity and unity in a divided society.
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