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The Awakening

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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. Chopin's work challenges the norms of her time, making it a poignant examination of a woman's quest for autonomy in a repressive society.

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Language
English
Publisher
Lulu.com
Released
2022
Pages
118
ISBN13
9781387522125
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. Chopin's work challenges the norms of her time, making it a poignant examination of a woman's quest for autonomy in a repressive society.