Kate Chopin, Barbara Kingsolver (Introduction)
The Awakening (Canons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781782117131
- author:
- Kate Chopin, Barbara Kingsolver (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Canons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.4 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Women Writers & Fiction, Women's Popu
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Edna Pontellier's life is one of quiet desperation. Trapped in a marriage and motherhood, she finds herself drawn to the freedom and passion of Robert Lebrun. As the days shorten and the temperature drops, Edna's desire for connection grows, but so does her discontentment with the role society has forced her to play. Her world begins to unravel, leading to devastating consequences. Published in 1899, The Awakening is a radical novel that sent shockwaves through American society. Its tender, brilliant, and seductive prose continues to engage readers over a hundred years later. This beautifully written and politically charged novel explores the complexities of female desire and the constraints of societal expectations. A powerful and thought-provoking read, The Awakening remains a deeply unsettling and haunting portrayal of one woman's struggle for autonomy and self-discovery.
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