The Awakening: Banned Books

By Kate Chopin

Dover's Banned Books series spotlights contentious classic works of literature that have sparked debates and stood at the center of censorship battles.
Upon its release in 1899, Kate Chopin's The Awakening was condemned as scandalous and immoral. The novel stirred controversy because of its bold exploration of female desire, independence, and identity in a repressive society. In a powerful foreword, Carolyn Foote, cofounder of the Texas FReadom Fighters, uncovers the outrage that The Awakening sparked--and why it continues to be labeled obscene by book-ban campaigns.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486856984
• ISBN13: 9780486856988
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 144 Pages