THE AWAKENING - Chopin, Kate

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Résumé :
Do you want to read The Awakening, and Selected Short Stories? If so then keep reading... The Awakening shocked turn-of-the-century readers with its forthright treatment of sex and suicide. Departing from literary convention, Kate Chopin failed to condemn her heroine's desire for an affair with the son of a Louisiana resort owner, whom she meets on vacation. The power of sensuality, the delusion of ecstatic love, and the solitude that accompanies the trappings of middle- and upper-class life are the themes of this now-classic novel. As Kaye Gibbons points out in her Introduction, Chopin was writing American realism before most Americans could bear to hear that they were living it. What are you waiting for The Awakening, and Selected Short Stories is one click away, select the Buy Now button in the top right corner NOW!

Biographie:
Kate Chopin (born Katherine O'Flaherty; February 8, 1850 - August 22, 1904), was an American author of short stories and novels based in Louisiana. She is now considered by some scholars to have been a forerunner of American 20th-century feminist authors of Southern or Catholic background, such as Zelda Fitzgerald. Of maternal French and paternal Irish descent, Chopin was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She married and moved with her husband to New Orleans. They later lived in the country in Cloutierville, Louisiana. From 1892 to 1895, Chopin wrote short stories for both children and adults that were published in such national magazines as Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, The Century Magazine, and The Youth's Companion. Her stories aroused controversy because of her subjects and her approach; they were condemned as immoral by some critics. Her major works were two short story collections: Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897). Her important short stories included D?sir?e's Baby (1893), a tale of miscegenation in antebellum Louisiana, The Story of an Hour (1894), and The Storm (1898). The Storm is a sequel to At the Cadian Ball, which appeared in her first collection of short stories, Bayou Folk. Chopin also wrote two novels: At Fault (1890) and The Awakening (1899), which are set in New Orleans and Grand Isle, respectively. The characters in her stories are usually residents of Louisiana. Many of her works are set in Natchitoches in north central Louisiana, a region where she lived. Within a decade of her death, Chopin was widely recognized as one of the leading writers of her time.

Sommaire:
Kate Chopin, born Katherine O'Flaherty on February 8, 1850, in St. Louis, Missouri, was an American author renowned for her stories set in Louisiana. She married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and moved to New Orleans, where she immersed herself in the region's Creole culture. After her husband's death in 1882, Chopin returned to St. Louis and began her writing career. ?Chopin's literary works often explored themes of female independence and sensuality, challenging societal norms of the late 19th century. Her novel The Awakening (1899) is considered a precursor to feminist literature, depicting a woman's struggle for autonomy. Although controversial at the time, her work has since been recognized for its profound impact on American literature. ?Throughout her career, Chopin published numerous short stories in prominent magazines, gaining acclaim for her vivid portrayal of Southern life. Her works, such as Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897), showcase her skill in capturing the complexities of women's experiences. Chopin's legacy endures as a pioneering voice in American literature, inspiring future generations of writers. ?...