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Step into a world of vivid spectacle and shadowed history, where drama and verse mingle in New Orleans and beyond.
This collection presents a sequence of dramatic sketches and lyrical pieces that illuminate with humor, heartache, and haunting images. From a bustling, candle-lit street scene framed by Saint Roch’s chapel to the sly, port‑city wit of Pere Dagobert, the work blends character, setting, and myth to explore faith, hunger, and memory. The pieces stand on their own while weaving a shared ambiance of atmosphere, costume, and moral tension.
- Atmospheric scenes of ritual, longing, and survival in historical settings
- Rich character portraits, from beggars and dreamers to roguish friars
- Lyrical verse alongside compact dramatic vignettes
- A mix of humor, tragedy, and moral questioning that lingers after the last line
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A Christmas Masque of Saint Roch PÃ re Dagobert and Throwing the Wanga
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evocative and enduring legacy of several historical figures from the vibrant past of New Orleans. Through a collection of short stories and anecdotes, the author delves into the lives and characters of these individuals, shedding light on their contributions, struggles, and triumphs, and providing insights into the city's unique cultural heritage. Diverse stories tell of a singing friar known as Father Dagobert, who defied convention and brought joy to the people of New Orleans, and of Zizi, a Creole woman, whose life was marked by tragedy and the practice of Voodoo. The author also brings to life the experiences of a young man grappling with faith and superstition during a Christmas celebration, and of a group of people seeking solace and hope at a small chapel dedicated to Saint Roch. By capturing these fragments of the past, this book offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of New Orleans history, revealing the human drama and cultural diversity that have shaped the city's identity. Through these narratives, the author explores themes of religion, superstition, love, loss, and the enduring spirit of a city that has always embraced both the sacred and the profane. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333412739_0
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A Christmas Masque of Saint Roch Pre Dagobert and Throwing the Wanga Classic Reprint
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