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When The Awakening was first published in 1899, critical outcry proved so vociferous that the novel was banned for decades. Now praised as a classic of early feminist literature, Kate Chopin’s final work rejects conventional female roles and celebrates a woman’s journey towards self-awareness. As the heroine, Edna Pontellier, awakens to her own desires, she begins to question her ideas about marriage, motherhood, society, art, and the nature of love itself. A milestone in American fiction, The Awakening is an unforgettably poignant novel of self-discovery that has inspired generations of readers.
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- 320 pages
- English
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The Awakening and Selected Stories of Kate Chopin
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ClĂĄsicosTable of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Introduction: âThe Awakening:â Sex, Self, and Scandal
- Chronology of Kate Chopinâs Life and Work
- Historical Context of âThe Awakening and Selected Stories of Kate Chopinâ
- 1. The Awakening
- 2. Beyond the Bayou
- 3. Maâame PĂ©lagie
- 4. DĂ©sirĂ©eâs Baby
- 5. A Respectable Woman
- 6. The Kiss
- 7. A Pair of Silk Stockings
- 8. The Locket
- 9. A Reflection
- 10. At the âCadian Ball
- 11. The Storm A Sequel to âAt the âCadian Ballâ
- Interpretive Notes
- Critical Excerpts
- Questions for Discussion
- Suggestions for the Interested Reader
- Notes
- Copyright
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