02617cam a22003613u 4500 688 UtSlPG 20260610133034.0 m cr n 260607r1996||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Dunbar-Nelson, Alice Moore, 1875-1935 The Goodness of St. Rocque, and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1996 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1996-10-01 The goodness of Saint Rocque -- Tony's wife -- The fisherman of Pass Christian -- M'sieu Fortier's violin -- By the Bayou St. John -- When the bayou overflows -- Mr. Baptiste -- A carnival jangle -- Little Miss Sophie -- Sister Josepha -- The praline woman -- Odalie -- La Juanita -- Titee. Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Goodness of St. Rocque and Other Stories" by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson is a collection of fictional short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening tale, "The Goodness of St. Rocque," introduces readers to Manuela, a beautiful Creole girl navigating a tumultuous love life. Struggling with heartbreak over Theophile's infidelity, Manuela seeks solace and guidance through religious traditions associated with St. Rocque, the patron saint of lovers. The beginning of the collection sets the stage for a vibrant depiction of Creole life, emphasizing themes of love, devotion, and superstition. Manuela is characterized by her grace and poise, but her emotional turmoil is palpable after having been abandoned for another woman. The narrative unfolds with her desperate quest to reclaim her lover through traditional charms and prayers, highlighting the cultural richness of her surrounding environment. As she interacts with various characters including a card reader and her friends, the story intertwines personal emotional struggle with a broader commentary on societal norms and expectations in a captivating way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction City and town life -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/688 42809 42809