King, Grace Elizabeth (c. 1852–1932)

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King, Grace Elizabeth (c. 1852–1932)

American novelist, short story writer, and historian. Born in Louisiana, c. 1852; died 1932.

Prominent Southern writer at turn of the century, wrote largely about Southern subjects; published novel Monsieur Motte (1888), followed by Balcony Stories, considered one of her best works, and Tales of a Time and Place; nonfiction books include New Orleans: The Place and the People, and a life of Sieur de Bienville, founder of New Orleans.

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