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The Awakening and Other Stories

Kate Chopin, 2000, Oxford World's Classics

Overview

Kate Chopin, a distinctive voice of the nineteenth century, explored uncharted emotional and social territories in her fiction. Her most recognized work, "The Awakening," published in 1899, challenged societal norms with its candid portrayal of Edna Pontellier's inner life and its critique of marital and maternal expectations. The narrative contrasts Chopin's refined prose with its unconventional subject matter: Edna's departure from domesticity in pursuit of spiritual, sexual, and artistic liberation. This collection showcases Chopin's evolving career, featuring independent characters who defied convention.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in early feminist literature.
• Fans of classic American fiction exploring societal constraints.
• Those seeking stories of female self-discovery and artistic expression.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 470
• ISBN: 9780192823007
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Series: Oxford World's Classics
• Year: 2000