George Washington Cable (Critical Survey of Short Fiction)
Other Literary Forms
George Washington Cable’s published books include several novels and collections of essays in addition to his short stories. His first novel, The Grandissimes (1880), captured national attention and widespread praise. His essays, although less popular, delineated and criticized social, economic, and political conditions in the South.
Achievements
George Washington Cable achieved distinction for his realistic portrayal of New Orleans and Louisiana in his novels and short fiction. His Creole works abound with rich details of setting...
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