The Awakening A Novel by Kate Chopin (Paperback Book)

A new edition of Kate Chopin\u2019s controversial masterpiece, an essential novel in the canon of early feminism\u2014with an introduction by Carmen Maria Machado, award-winning author of Her Body and Other Parties.\n \u201CWhatever came, she had resolved never again to belong to another than herself.\u201D \n With its forthright treatment of sex and depression, The Awakening, first published in 1899, was so shocking to turn-of-the-century readers that it was neglected for decades. Rediscovered in the 1960s, this brief, beautiful novel is considered a landmark of early feminism. It is the story of Edna Pontellier, a twenty-eight-year-old wife and mother of two who\u2014with devastating consequences\u2014rejects her conventional married life for a transgressive path of self-discovery.\n Edna is vacationing with her husband\n\nThe Awakening\nA Novel\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease not;