Balcony Stories

By Grace Elizabeth King

Book Overview

Grace E. King's "Balcony Stories" offers a glimpse into the lives of women in Louisiana through a collection of evocative short stories. Set against the backdrop of the American South, these tales explore the experiences, challenges, and resilience of women in a specific time and place. King's regional fiction captures the nuances of Southern life, providing a rich tapestry of human emotions and social dynamics.

These meticulously crafted stories delve into the complexities of female relationships, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. With keen observations and vivid prose, King paints a portrait of a community and its inhabitants, focusing on the intimate moments and significant events that shape their lives. "Balcony Stories" remains a testament to the power of storytelling and its ability to transport readers to another world, offering insight into the enduring themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. This edition brings King's work back into print for readers seeking classic Southern fiction.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023078414
• ISBN13: 9781023078412
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Stories of Louisiana women of the late 19th century

I first read about Grace King and her "Balcony Stories" in Christopher Benfey's "Degas in New Orleans." Benfey quotes King as writing about New Orleans balconies' secret life: "There is much of life passed on the balcony in a country where the summer unrolls in six moon-lengths, and where the nights have to come with a double endowment of vastness and splendor to compensate for the tedious, sun-parched days." This quote caught my attention, as did Benfey's brief description of the stories -- all about women: Cajuns, Creoles, free women of color. And I had to read the stories for myself. I'm glad I did -- the stories are a window into a very specific time and place in an area of the South that seems a world of its own. -- Phyllis Zimbler Miller