Project Gutenberg 2006-11-02 Public domain in the USA. 114 Cable, George Washington 1844 1925 Cable, G. W. (George Washington) Madame Delphine Produced by Chuck Greif and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Madame Delphine" by George Washington Cable is a novel written in the late 19th century, set against the backdrop of New Orleans in the early 1820s. The story revolves around Madame Delphine Carraze, a free quadroon woman who is grappling with the complexities of love, race, and societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, readers are introduced to the themes of heritage and identity, alongside an exploration of the challenges faced by quadroon women in a racially divided society. The opening of the novel presents a vivid depiction of New Orleans, transitioning from the bustling Canal Street to the quieter Rue Royale, where Madame Delphine's old, weathered house stands. The description of the environment serves as a metaphor for Delphine's own life—once vibrant and full of potential, now overshadowed by societal decay and the weight of her past. We learn about Delphine's life when she was celebrated for her beauty and charm, contrasted against her current status as a lonely figure, withdrawn from society. The chapter sets the tone for her character's inner turmoil as it hints at her past love and the subsequent challenges she faces as a mother trying to navigate her daughter's future in a prejudicial world. The opening not only establishes the setting but also offers a glimpse into the emotional landscape that will define Madame Delphine's journey throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction Creoles -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 154577 2025-07-08T10:11:00.883095 text/html 155572 2006-11-02T15:49:02 text/html 138721 2025-07-08T10:11:06.974074 application/epub+zip 139032 2025-07-08T10:11:03.683059 application/epub+zip 118790 2025-07-08T10:11:02.510084 application/epub+zip 281476 2025-07-08T10:11:09.558074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255491 2025-07-08T10:11:06.261067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230534 2022-09-09T10:43:18.995765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 134272 2025-07-08T10:11:00.460120 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133992 2006-11-02T15:49:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133985 2006-11-02T15:49:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21548 2025-07-08T10:11:09.682046 application/rdf+xml 14650 2025-07-08T10:11:02.991082 image/jpeg 3554 2025-07-08T10:11:02.751067 image/jpeg 52897 2006-11-02T15:49:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 56747 2006-11-02T15:49:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 52818 2006-11-02T15:49:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 133308 2025-07-08T10:11:00.896085 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia