The Grandissimes is a novel written by George W. Cable. The book is set in New Orleans in the 19th century and tells the story of two families, the Grandissimes and the Santissimas. The Grandissimes are a wealthy Creole family who own a large plantation, while the Santissimas are a poor family of mixed race. The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families, as well as the social and political issues of the time, including slavery and the struggle for civil rights. The book is known for its vivid ...
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The Grandissimes is a novel written by George W. Cable. The book is set in New Orleans in the 19th century and tells the story of two families, the Grandissimes and the Santissimas. The Grandissimes are a wealthy Creole family who own a large plantation, while the Santissimas are a poor family of mixed race. The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families, as well as the social and political issues of the time, including slavery and the struggle for civil rights. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of New Orleans and its rich cultural history, as well as its exploration of the themes of race, class, and identity. The Grandissimes is considered a classic of American literature and is widely studied in literature courses today.1908. The book begins: It was in the Theater St. Philippe (they had laid a temporary floor over the parquette seats) in the city we now call New Orleans, in the month of September, and in the year 1803. Under the twinkle of numberless candles, and in a perfumed air thrilled with the wailing ecstasy of violins, the little Creole capital s proudest and best were offering up the first cool night of the languidly departing summer to the divine Terpsichore. For summer there, bear in mind, is a loitering gossip, that only begins to talk of leaving when September rises to go. It was like hustling her out, it is true, to give a select bal masque at such a very early-such an amusingly early date; but it was fitting that something should be done for the sick and destitute; and why not this? Everybody knows the Lord loveth a cheerful giver. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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