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Set in late 19th-century New Orleans, the narrative follows Edna Pontellier as she grapples with her unconventional views on femininity and motherhood amidst a patriarchal society. Recognized as one of the earliest American novels addressing women's issues candidly, it was controversial upon release for its frank exploration of female sexuality. Over time, it has gained acclaim as a pivotal work in American literature and a significant precursor to early feminist thought, marking it as a crucial piece in the historical and social landscape of the era.
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The Awakening and Selected Short Stories, Kate Chopin
- Language
- Released
- 2019
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- The Awakening and Selected Short Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kate Chopin
- Publisher
- Bibliotech Press
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 158
- ISBN13
- 9781618954930
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in late 19th-century New Orleans, the narrative follows Edna Pontellier as she grapples with her unconventional views on femininity and motherhood amidst a patriarchal society. Recognized as one of the earliest American novels addressing women's issues candidly, it was controversial upon release for its frank exploration of female sexuality. Over time, it has gained acclaim as a pivotal work in American literature and a significant precursor to early feminist thought, marking it as a crucial piece in the historical and social landscape of the era.