The Awakening and Other Stories by Kate Chopin HARDBACK 9781454952992

Union Square & Co.

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\u2019s appetite for life, she discovers that her conventional family, friends, and surroundings do not make her happy. Boldly\u2014and to the astonishment of her husband and the consternation of New Orleans society\u2014Edna 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.\n This edition includes some of Chopin\u2019s most studied short stories, including\n\nThe Awakening and Other Stories\nThe Awakening and Other Stories (Signature Editions)\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Ro;