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The Awakening

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  • 104 pages
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Edna Pontellier grapples with her unconventional beliefs about femininity and motherhood against the backdrop of late 19th-century New Orleans and the Louisiana Gulf coast. As she seeks independence and self-discovery, the novel explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the constraints placed on women during this era. Chopin's work challenges the norms of the American South, making it a poignant reflection on the struggles for personal freedom and the quest for authenticity.

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Language
English
Publisher
Lulu.com
Released
2017
Pages
104
ISBN13
9781387022007
Series
First published
1899
Original title
The Awakening
Rating
3.65 out of 5
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Edna Pontellier grapples with her unconventional beliefs about femininity and motherhood against the backdrop of late 19th-century New Orleans and the Louisiana Gulf coast. As she seeks independence and self-discovery, the novel explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the constraints placed on women during this era. Chopin's work challenges the norms of the American South, making it a poignant reflection on the struggles for personal freedom and the quest for authenticity.