Bonaventure: A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana by George Washington Cable
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| Author | Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925 |
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| Title | Bonaventure: A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Sam W., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Bonaventure: A Prose Pastoral of Acadian Louisiana" by George Washington Cable is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the picturesque landscapes of Acadian Louisiana, it brings to life the experiences of the Acadians through its central characters, Bonaventure Deschamps and Zoséphine Gradnego, as they navigate their childhood, socio-political upheaval during the Civil War, and the expectations of love and duty. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the scenic backdrop of Bayou Teche and the prairies of Western Louisiana. The story focuses on the origins of Bonaventure, an orphaned child taken in by the Gradnego family, and his close bond with Zoséphine, their daughter. Their vibrant childhood is portrayed against the socio-political changes of the time, marked by the looming specter of war and personal struggles that shape their destinies. As the tale unfolds, themes of love, rivalry, and the quest for identity begin to emerge, establishing the groundwork for the characters' emotional journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24078 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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