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Set in early-nineteenth-century New Orleans, this historical novel explores the life of Paul Marchand, a free man of color navigating a society rife with racial tensions. Haunted by a prophetic dream of an elderly black praline seller, Marchand becomes embroiled in the intrigue surrounding the dying wealthy Creole, Pierre Beaurepas, and the ensuing greed of his family. Through a thrilling narrative, the story delves into themes of racial identity, self-worth, and family loyalty, vividly portraying the complex social dynamics of the time.
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Paul Marchand, F.M.C., Charles Waddell Chesnutt
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- Pubblicato
- 2014
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- Titolo
- Paul Marchand, F.M.C.
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Charles Waddell Chesnutt
- Editore
- Princeton University Press
- Pubblicato
- 2014
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9780691602295
- Valutazione
- 4,15 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set in early-nineteenth-century New Orleans, this historical novel explores the life of Paul Marchand, a free man of color navigating a society rife with racial tensions. Haunted by a prophetic dream of an elderly black praline seller, Marchand becomes embroiled in the intrigue surrounding the dying wealthy Creole, Pierre Beaurepas, and the ensuing greed of his family. Through a thrilling narrative, the story delves into themes of racial identity, self-worth, and family loyalty, vividly portraying the complex social dynamics of the time.