The Goodness of St. Rocque, and Other Stories by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson

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Author Dunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, 1875-1935
Title The Goodness of St. Rocque, and Other Stories
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.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
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.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 688
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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