A key symbol in this work is the Revolutionary War sword that Palmyre's husband, the African prince Bras Coupe, uses during an insurrection.
Its author tried to publish part of this novel as a short story called "Bibi," but it was rejected by The Atlantic Monthly. Minor characters include the artist turned clerk Raul Innerarity as well as Virginian politician Governor Claiborne. A key symbol in this work is the Revolutionary War sword that Palmyre's husband, the African prince Bras Coupe, uses during an insurrection. This novel begins at a masked ball where a member of the title family falls in love with the mysterious Aurora Nancanou and much of the action revolves around the office of the newly arrived druggist, Joseph Frowenfeld, whose introduction to Creole society is traced in the work.  FTP, name this novel about the gradual dissolution of a New Orleans family, the masterpiece of George Washington Cable.
Its author tried to publish part of this novel as a short story called "Bibi," but it was rejected by The Atlantic Monthly.
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