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The Awakening and Other Stories

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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century New Orleans, the narrative follows Edna Pontellier, a seemingly content wife and mother whose summer romance awakens her desire for independence and self-discovery. Challenging societal norms, she explores solitude, creativity, and sensuality, shocking her husband and the community. Initially controversial upon its release in 1899, the story remains a bold exploration of a woman's quest for personal happiness beyond the confines of domestic life. This edition also features notable short stories by Chopin.

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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2024
Formaat
Hardcover
Aantal pagina's
288
ISBN13
9781454952992
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Eerste editie
1899
Oorspronkelijke titel
The Awakening
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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century New Orleans, the narrative follows Edna Pontellier, a seemingly content wife and mother whose summer romance awakens her desire for independence and self-discovery. Challenging societal norms, she explores solitude, creativity, and sensuality, shocking her husband and the community. Initially controversial upon its release in 1899, the story remains a bold exploration of a woman's quest for personal happiness beyond the confines of domestic life. This edition also features notable short stories by Chopin.