Madame Delphine

By George Washington Cable

Book Overview

Set in 19th-century New Orleans, this novella explores the complex world of Creole society and racial identity. Madame Delphine, a woman of mixed race, faces a moral dilemma as she seeks a better life for her daughter, Olive, whose light skin offers her a chance to pass as white. The story delves into themes of love, race, social status, and the sacrifices a mother makes for her child, against the backdrop of Southern customs and traditions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809501600
• ISBN13: 9780809501601
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"