A collection of transformative stories that emphasize womenâs roles in society.
The works of Kate Chopin were nearly forgotten for much of the twentieth century, but her popularity made a resurgence in the 1970s when readers and scholars turned their attention to early womenâs literature. The Awakening, her best-known novel, is set in the Gulf Coast region around New Orleans, and is critically acclaimed for its style and for being ahead of its time in discussing important womenâs issues. Also included in this volume are several of Chopinâs short stories, including âDĂŠsirĂŠeâs Babyâ and âThe Story of an Hour.â