| Author |
Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904 |
| Title |
The Awakening, and Selected Short Stories
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| Contents |
The awakening -- Beyond the Bayou -- Maáme Pélagle -- Désirée's baby -- A respectable woman -- The kiss -- A pair of silk stockings -- The locket -- A reflection.
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| Credits |
Judith Boss and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Awakening" by Kate Chopin is a novel that likely dates from the late 19th century. It revolves around Edna Pontellier, a young married woman who experiences a profound transformation during a summer at Grand Isle, leading her to question the constraints of her society and her roles as a wife and mother. The story explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle against societal norms. The opening of "The Awakening" introduces us to Edna Pontellier and her husband Léonce during their summer stay at Grand Isle. As Léonce attempts to enjoy his Sunday morning, the sounds of the island—especially the chatter of children and the call of birds—surround him. When Edna arrives with Robert Lebrun, tensions arise as Léonce expresses concern for Edna's sunburn and her adventurous spirit. As their summer unfolds, Edna grapples with feelings of confinement in her roles and begins to reflect on her identity, hinting at the inner turmoil that will shape her journey through the novel. The dynamics between Edna, Léonce, and Robert hint at deeper emotional complexities and foreshadow her quest for self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adultery -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social conditions -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Louisiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
160 |
| Release Date |
Mar 11, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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