The Awakening & Other Stories

Experience the Bold and Groundbreaking Voice of Kate Chopin.Set against the lush, atmospheric backdrop of late 19th-century Louisiana, The Awakening is a powerful exploration of one woman's search for identity and independence. Follow Edna Pontellier as she navigates the rigid societal expectations of Grand Isle and New Orleans, gradually "awakening" to her own desires, artistic soul, and the need for a life beyond the roles of wife and mother.This definitive collection also features Chopin's m ...