Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 475 Cable, George Washington 1844 1925 Cable, G. W. (George Washington) The Grandissimes Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grandissimes:_A_Story_of_Creole_Life Produced by Suzanne Shell, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Grandissimes" by George Washington Cable is a novel set in the early 19th century, specifically around the year 1803 in New Orleans. The story explores the complexities of Creole society and the rivalries among powerful families, primarily focusing on the Grandissimes, as they navigate social status, personal relationships, and the implications of the recent transfer of Louisiana to American rule. Key characters include Honoré Grandissime, a proud Creole gentleman, and Joseph Frowenfeld, a recent immigrant grappling with the challenges of his new life in the area. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a lavish masked ball at Théâtre St. Philippe, where the high society of New Orleans celebrates the onset of autumn. Amidst the revelry, various characters interact, with Honoré Grandissime being a notable figure whose identity is a topic of intrigue among attendees. The scene establishes both the social dynamics of Creole culture and foreshadows the complexities of character relationships that will unfold. Notably, Joseph Frowenfeld, an earnest immigrant, enters the narrative shortly after, reflecting the contrasting experience of newcomers to the region. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of identity, culture, and the interwoven histories of the Creole families. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction Love stories Domestic fiction Culture conflict -- Fiction Vendetta -- Fiction Creoles -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 740173 2025-08-05T14:43:14.461150 text/html 705710 2024-10-28T19:21:51 text/html 1220049 2025-08-05T14:43:27.601112 application/epub+zip 1228980 2025-08-05T14:43:17.983184 application/epub+zip 374148 2025-08-05T14:43:16.430198 application/epub+zip 1749915 2025-08-05T14:43:34.932058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1686862 2025-08-05T14:43:25.892167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 604503 2022-09-06T19:43:35.195757 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 688034 2025-08-05T14:43:11.837188 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 668243 2024-10-28T19:21:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18203 2025-08-05T14:43:35.101051 application/rdf+xml 14421 2025-08-05T14:43:16.959138 image/jpeg 3580 2025-08-05T14:43:16.693133 image/jpeg 1189491 2025-08-05T14:43:14.568181 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia