The Awakening and Other Stories

By: Chopin, Kate

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."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1454952997
• ISBN13: 9781454952992
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.1"