The Awakening and Other Stories: The Awakening and Other Stories (Signature Editions)

Set in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast at the end of the nineteenth century, The Awakening 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, The Awakening remains a daring portrayal of a woman rejecting domesticity in favor of her own happiness and self-expression. 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.” EAN: 9781454952992 Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen. Erscheinungsjahr: 2024 Titel der Reihe: Signature Editions## Autoren: Chopin, Kate Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 288 Themenüberschrift: FICTION / Classics Keyword: awakening;kate chopin;female sexuality;romance;affair;self;discovery;american;historical;edwardian;sex;independence;marriage;signature classics;classic literature books;special edition books;malika favre;collector's editions Fachschema: Amerikanische Belletristik / Roman, Erzählung~Englische Bücher / Belletristik / Roman, Erzählung Fachkategorie: Klassische Belletristik: allgemein und literarisch Länge: 211 mm Breite: 144 mm Höhe: 30 mm