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Old Creole Days

Old Creole Days

George W. Cable / George WCable

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781428615373
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''Old Creole Days: A Story of Creole Life'' is a collection of short stories written by George W. Cable. The book is set in the late 19th century and explores the lives of Creole people living in New Orleans, Louisiana. The stories focus on the unique culture, traditions, and social norms of the Creole community. The characters in the book come from various backgrounds and social classes, but they all share a common bond in their Creole heritage. The stories touch on themes such as love, family, race, and class, and provide a glimpse into the complex and fascinating world of Creole life. Cable’s writing style is descriptive and immersive, transporting the reader to the streets of New Orleans and allowing them to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the city. Overall, ''Old Creole Days'' is a captivating and insightful book that offers a window into a rich and vibrant culture.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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