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The Awakening and Selected Stories
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The Awakening and Selected Stories
A woman who dares to defy expectations of society in pursuit of her desire. But a century after her death, it is regarded as the author's achievement. This book shows transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself erotic freedom.
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The Awakening and Selected Stories by Kate Chopin is a groundbreaking depiction of a woman who dares to defy the expectations of society in the pursuit of her desire.
When The Awakening was first published in 1899, charges of sordidness and immorality seemed to consign it into obscurity and irreparably damage its author's reputation. However, a century after her death, it is widely regarded as Kate Chopin's great achievement. Through careful, subtle changes of style, Chopin illustrates the transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who—with tragic consequences—refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself moral and erotic freedom.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With over 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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The Awakening and Selected Stories by Kate Chopin is frequently praised for its ahead-of-its-time exploration of female autonomy and sexual liberation. Reviewers often highlight its rich depiction of Creole culture and complex character portrayals. While some praise the novel's depth, others historically have found it controversial for its themes and character actions. Known for its powerful narrative, the book continues to spark discussion on women's roles in society.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780142437322
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2003
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 208g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Kate Chopin (1851-1904) did not write until she was thirty-six years old. Her first novel, At Fault (1890), had difficulty finding a publisher, so she brought it out at her own expense. From her many stories, she culled two well-reviewed collections- Bayou Folk in 1894 and A Night in Acadie in 1897. The Awakening, now her best-known work, appeared in 1899. Claire Vaye Watkins is the author of Battleborn and Gold Fame Citrus. Her stories and essays have appeared in Granta, One Story, The Paris Review, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. A Guggenheim Fellow, one of the National Book Foundation's "5 Under 35" and Granta's "Best Young American Novelists," Claire is the director and co-founder of the Mojave School, a festival of art and literature in the Mojave Desert.
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