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Exploring themes of femininity and motherhood, the novel follows Edna Pontellier's journey as she confronts societal norms in late 19th-century New Orleans. Set against a backdrop of the Louisiana Gulf coast, it delves into her struggle for self-identity and independence, marking it as one of the first American novels to address women's issues with depth and nuance. Often regarded as a pioneering work of early feminism, it elicited varied responses from readers and critics alike, reflecting the complexities of its time.
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The Awakening, Kate Chopin
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- The Awakening
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Chopin
- Publisher
- Wisehouse Classics
- Released
- 2015
- Pages
- 96
- ISBN13
- 9789176370377
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring themes of femininity and motherhood, the novel follows Edna Pontellier's journey as she confronts societal norms in late 19th-century New Orleans. Set against a backdrop of the Louisiana Gulf coast, it delves into her struggle for self-identity and independence, marking it as one of the first American novels to address women's issues with depth and nuance. Often regarded as a pioneering work of early feminism, it elicited varied responses from readers and critics alike, reflecting the complexities of its time.