Louisiana Rogue wonderfully entertaining picaresque novel by Harold Raley falls in the tradition of rogue literature established by ‘Tom Jones’ and other early novels. Set in the nineteenth century, ‘Louisiana Rogue’ will take you on a wild, fast-paced romp through all levels of Cajun society in the 1830s. The title page says the book promises to tell “The Life and Times of Pierre Prospère-Tourmoulin, Picketpocket, Thief, Gambler, Fugitive, Undertaker, Barber,Doctor, Priest, Prisoner, Bandit, and Count; Latterly penned in his hand for the gentle reader of leisure, Spanning the years 1831-1839.” The title page claims the book was translated by Peter Tourmoulin.
The Life and Times of Pierre Prospère-Tourmoulin, Picketpocket, Thief, Gambler, Fugitive, Undertaker, Barber, Doctor, Priest, Prisoner, Bandit, and Count; Latterly penned in his hand for the gentle reader of leisure. Spanning the years 1831-1839
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About The Author Harold Raley
Novelist and short story writer, linguist, philosopher, and professor, Harold C. Raley holds degrees (BA, MA, PhD) in English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, and Philosophy. Named Distinguished Professor, he has taught languages, literature, and philosophy in American and foreign universities. His publications include fourteen books of fiction, history, language, and philosophy, and approximately 150 articles and essays on wide-ranging topics in professional journals and newspapers.
Louisiana Rogue Book details
Publisher : Lamar University Press (April 1, 2013)
Language : English
Paperback : 306 pages
ISBN-10 : 0985255277
ISBN-13 : 978-0985255275
Item Weight : 15.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.69 x 9 inches