| Author |
Dunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, 1875-1935 |
| Title |
The Goodness of St. Rocque, and Other Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The goodness of Saint Rocque -- Tony's wife -- The fisherman of Pass Christian -- M'sieu Fortier's violin -- By the Bayou St. John -- When the bayou overflows -- Mr. Baptiste -- A carnival jangle -- Little Miss Sophie -- Sister Josepha -- The praline woman -- Odalie -- La Juanita -- Titee.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories" by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson is a collection of fictional short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening tale, "The Goodness of St. Rocque," introduces readers to Manuela, a beautiful Creole girl navigating a tumultuous love life. Struggling with heartbreak over Theophile's infidelity, Manuela seeks solace and guidance through religious traditions associated with St. Rocque, the patron saint of lovers. The beginning of the collection sets the stage for a vibrant depiction of Creole life, emphasizing themes of love, devotion, and superstition. Manuela is characterized by her grace and poise, but her emotional turmoil is palpable after having been abandoned for another woman. The narrative unfolds with her desperate quest to reclaim her lover through traditional charms and prayers, highlighting the cultural richness of her surrounding environment. As she interacts with various characters including a card reader and her friends, the story intertwines personal emotional struggle with a broader commentary on societal norms and expectations in a captivating way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
688 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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