The Awakening and Other Stories -- Kate Chopin

<p> Set in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast at the end of the nineteenth century, <i>The Awakening </i>centers on Edna Pontellier, an apparently happy twenty-eight-year-old wife and mother of two. But when a summer romance reignites Edna's appetite for life, she discovers that her conventional family, friends, and surroundings do not make her happy. Boldly--and to the astonishment of her husband and the consternation of New Orleans society--Edna begins to discover the joys of solitude, creative expression, and erotic freedom. A scandal and a shock to readers when it was first published in 1899, <i>The Awakening </i>remains a daring portrayal of a woman rejecting domesticity in favor of her own happiness and self-expression. <br> </p><p> This edition includes some of Chopin's most studied short stories, including "Desiree's Baby," "A Pair of Silk Stockings," and "The Story of an Hour." </p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Kate Chopin<br><b>Publisher:</b> Union Square & Co.<br><b>Published:</b> 09/24/2024<br><b>Pages:</b> 288<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.92lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.10h x 5.60w x 1.10d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781454952992<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 8.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 17<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>50679 / Awakening and Other Stories<br><br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>Kate Chopin</b> (1850-1904) was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for her startling 1899 novel,