The Awakening and Other Stories: Kate Chopin's Bold Exploration of Feminine Freedom and Emotional Depth

🌊 A woman's awakening in a world that demands her silence.

The Awakening and Other Stories by Kate Chopin is a powerful collection that centers on Edna Pontellier's inner struggle between societal expectations and personal desire. Set against the lush backdrop of Louisiana's Creole society, Chopin's novella shattered 19th-century norms with its candid portrayal of female autonomy, sensuality, and identity 💔🌺.

Alongside the title novella, this edition includes a rich selection of Chopin's short stories—each one a masterclass in brevity, character insight, and emotional realism. Together, they reflect themes of gender, motherhood, race, and the human spirit.

This edition includes annotations, historical commentary, and original illustrations—ideal for students, literary scholars, and fans of bold, lyrical fiction.

"One of the earliest and most uncompromising works of feminist literature." — The Atlantic "Chopin's voice remains vital, lyrical, and quietly revolutionary." — The New York Review of Books

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© 2025 Zenith Golden Quill (Ebook): 9782386914621

Release date

Ebook: 20 May 2025