The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life
The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988368
Novel • Fiction
New Orleans, Louisiana • 1800s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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
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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 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.
331 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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368
Novel • Fiction
New Orleans, Louisiana • 1800s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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