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The Awakening, And Selected Short Stories

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  • 200 pages
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The narrative centers on Edna Pontellier, a Kentucky woman married to a Creole in New Orleans, who undergoes a profound internal transformation at twenty-eight. As she becomes increasingly aware of her desires and rejects societal expectations, her journey toward independence and self-assertion challenges the norms of her time. The book, released in 1899, faced significant backlash, leading the author, Kate Chopin, to cease writing. It includes a selection of high-quality short stories at the end, showcasing Chopin's literary talent.

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Language
English
Released
2023
Format
Paperback
Pages
200
ISBN13
9789357276368
Series
First published
1899
Original title
The Awakening
Rating
3.65 out of 5
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The narrative centers on Edna Pontellier, a Kentucky woman married to a Creole in New Orleans, who undergoes a profound internal transformation at twenty-eight. As she becomes increasingly aware of her desires and rejects societal expectations, her journey toward independence and self-assertion challenges the norms of her time. The book, released in 1899, faced significant backlash, leading the author, Kate Chopin, to cease writing. It includes a selection of high-quality short stories at the end, showcasing Chopin's literary talent.