New Orleans: A City That Feels Like a Novel

New Orleans has inspired generations of writers because the city already seems to contain the elements of a novel: unforgettable characters, dramatic settings, competing histories, and stories unfolding on every street. Through the work of Tennessee Williams, John Kennedy Toole, Anne Rice, Sarah M. Broom, and others, this literary journey reveals how books can deepen the experience of visiting one of America’s most distinctive cities.