The Sound Of A Voice: Or The Song Of The Debardeur

By Frederic S. Cozzens

Book Overview

The Sound of a Voice: Or The Song of the Debardeur is a novel written by Frederic S. Cozzens. The book tells the story of a young man named Harry Rattle, who leaves his comfortable life in the city to work as a debardeur (a dock worker) in New Orleans. Harry is fascinated by the sights and sounds of the city and becomes enamored with a young Creole woman named C�����lim�����ne.As Harry becomes more involved in the dangerous and gritty world of the docks, he also becomes more entangled in C�����lim�����ne's life. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for survival in a rapidly changing city.Cozzens' writing captures the unique dialects and rhythms of New Orleans, immersing the reader in the vibrant world of the city. The Sound of a Voice is a compelling and evocative novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era of American history.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: 1163593885
• ISBN13: 9781163593882
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"