As Tis In Life (1890)

By Albert Delpit

Book Overview

As Tis In Life is a novel written by Albert Delpit and published in 1890. The story is set in New Orleans and revolves around the lives of two families - the De Grapions and the Girards. The De Grapions are a wealthy family who own a plantation, while the Girards are a poor family who work for them.The novel explores the themes of race, class, and gender in the context of post-Civil War America. The De Grapions are white and privileged, while the Girards are black and oppressed. The novel also delves into the relationships between men and women, and the power dynamics that exist between them.As Tis In Life is a character-driven novel that focuses on the individual struggles and experiences of its protagonists. The novel is written in a realistic style, with vivid descriptions of the setting and the characters' emotions and actions.Overall, As Tis In Life is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex social issues in a nuanced and engaging way. It is a valuable piece of literature that provides insight into the history and culture of the American South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104036819
• ISBN13: 9781104036812
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"