A woman who dares to defy expectations of society in pursuit of her desire. But a century after her death, it is regarded as the author's achievement. This book shows transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself erotic freedom.
A woman who dares to defy expectations of society in pursuit of her desire. But a century after her death, it is regarded as the author's achievement. This book shows transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself erotic freedom.
Katherine O'Flaherty (1850 - 1904), known by her married name Kate Chopin, was an American author of short stories and novels. In 1899, her second novel, The Awakening, was published to much outrage and harsh criticism based upon moral, rather than literary, standards.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction by Jane Smiley The Awakening Selected Stories Wiser Than a God A Point at Issue! A Shameful Affair Miss McEnders At the ’Cadian Ball Désirée’s Baby At Chênière Caminada The Story of an Hour Lilacs The Kiss Athénaïse A Pair of Silk Stockings
Introduction by Jane Smiley The Awakening Selected Stories Wiser Than a God A Point at Issue! A Shameful Affair Miss McEnders At the ’Cadian Ball Désirée’s Baby At Chênière Caminada The Story of an Hour Lilacs The Kiss Athénaïse A Pair of Silk Stockings
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