The Grandissimes (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: George Washington Cable
- First Published: 1880
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Regional
- Time of Work: 1804
- Setting: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Genres: Long fiction, Regional fiction
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Racism, Love or romance, Biracial people, South or Southerners, Superstition, Nineteenth century, Social issues, Class consciousness, Creoles, New Orleans, Aristocracy or aristocrats, Pharmacies or pharmacists
- Locales: New Orleans, LA
Characters Discussed
Honoré Grandissime (oh-noh- RAY grahn-dees-EEM), a merchant, head of the Grandissimes. Extremely handsome and well-dressed, he is an impressive figure, the flower of the family. His egalitarian views and his opposition to slavery are viewed with suspicion and distaste by other Grandissimes. He represents the peacemaking element as his uncle, Agricola, represents the strifemaking element in the family. Conscience-stricken over his possession of and profit from Aurora’s property (given him by Agricola), he returns it and thereby angers his family. He...
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