Kate Chopin

The Awakening (Collins Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780007420056
author:
Kate Chopin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
William Collins
language:
English
Publication Year:
2011
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
11.5 x 1.5 x 18 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£6.50

Description

Published in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening is a powerful exploration of one woman challenging the expectations that surround her. Constrained by the limitations of marriage and motherhood in the late 1800s, Edna Pontellier begins to question her love for her husband and opens herself up to new possibilities.

Chopin's fascinating novel delves into the complexities of femininity and the societal conventions that govern women's lives. As Edna navigates her desires and the constraints placed upon her, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that ultimately leads to a tragic conclusion.

This thought-provoking novel has been hailed as one of the first instances of feminist literature, offering a powerful and daring exploration of a woman's struggle for autonomy and identity. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in literary fiction and the social sciences.

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