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Old Creole Days   By: (1844-1925)

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Old Creole Days by George Washington Cable is a captivating collection of short stories set in 19th century New Orleans. Throughout the book, Cable masterfully depicts the unique blend of cultures that define the Creole society and offers readers a glimpse into the turbulent history of the region.

Each story in this collection presents a different facet of Creole life, exploring the tensions between the Creoles, the free people of color, and the newly arrived Anglo-Americans. Cable's rich descriptions transport the reader to the bustling streets of New Orleans, filled with the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells of the city. His attention to detail is remarkable, as he delves into the nuances of everyday life and paints a vivid picture of the characters' struggles, desires, and conflicts.

One of the notable strengths of Old Creole Days is Cable's portrayal of the diverse range of characters. From the aristocratic Creole families grappling with the changing times to the intriguing free people of color navigating their own social status, each character is fully developed and adds depth to the stories. The author's ability to capture the complexities of human nature is truly remarkable, as he explores themes of love, loss, prejudice, and societal expectations in a nuanced and thought-provoking manner.

Cable's prose is eloquent and evocative, drawing the reader into the heart of the narrative. His writing style is characteristically Southern, with a lyrical quality that adds to the book's charm. Through his storytelling, Cable simultaneously offers insights into the history and culture of Creole society, as well as the universal human experiences that transcend time and place.

While Old Creole Days is undoubtedly a remarkable literary work, some readers may find the language and syntax challenging at times. Cable's prose reflects the historical context of the stories, and therefore, it may take some patience and concentration to fully appreciate the beauty of his writing.

In conclusion, Old Creole Days by George Washington Cable is a captivating collection of stories that offers a fascinating glimpse into the unique world of 19th century New Orleans. Cable's vivid descriptions, well-rounded characters, and skillful storytelling make this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in exploring the complex tapestry of Creole culture. With its rich historical backdrop and timeless themes, Old Creole Days is a true literary gem.

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OLD CREOLE DAYS

A STORY OF CREOLE LIFE

BY

GEORGE W. CABLE

1907

CONTENTS

MADAME DELPHINE CAFÉ DES EXILÉS BELLES DEMOISELLES PLANTATION "POSSON JONE'" JEAN AH POQUELIN 'TITE POULETTE 'SIEUR GEORGE MADAME DÉLICIEUSE

MADAME DELPHINE.

CHAPTER I.

AN OLD HOUSE.

A few steps from the St. Charles Hotel, in New Orleans, brings you to and across Canal Street, the central avenue of the city, and to that corner where the flower women sit at the inner and outer edges of the arcaded sidewalk, and make the air sweet with their fragrant merchandise. The crowd and if it is near the time of the carnival it will be great will follow Canal Street.

But you turn, instead, into the quiet, narrow way which a lover of Creole antiquity, in fondness for a romantic past, is still prone to call the Rue Royale. You will pass a few restaurants, a few auction rooms, a few furniture warehouses, and will hardly realize that you have left behind you the activity and clatter of a city of merchants before you find yourself in a region of architectural decrepitude, where an ancient and foreign seeming domestic life, in second stories, overhangs the ruins of a former commercial prosperity, and upon every thing has settled down a long sabbath of decay. The vehicles in the street are few in number, and are merely passing through; the stores are shrunken into shops; you see here and there, like a patch of bright mould, the stall of that significant fungus, the Chinaman... Continue reading book >>




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