A captivating narrative that paints a vivid picture of Creole life in New Orleans. George Washington Cable brings to life the rich culture, traditions, and social intricacies of the Creole community. Through tales of love, family, and societal norms, readers are transported to a bygone era, experiencing the charm and challenges of old Creole days.

The first comprehensive study of one of the most popular and critically acclaimed short story collections of the nineteenth century -- Old Creole Days (1879), by New Orleans author George Washington Cable. Each tale is closely analyzed, revealing Cable's technique, style, motifs, and sources, as well as his impact on later Southern writers such as William Faulkner and Flannery O'Connor.

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