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The Awakening

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Edna Pontellier's journey of self-discovery unfolds in the conservative Creole South of the late 19th century, where she grapples with the constraints of marriage and societal expectations. Her summer affair with a younger man ignites a quest for independence, prompting her to send her children away and seek a life of passion and autonomy. However, her defiance against societal norms leads to tragic consequences, reflecting the era's resistance to women’s liberation. This modernist work, initially criticized, foreshadows the evolving role of women in society.

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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2021
Aantal pagina's
110
ISBN13
9781420978247
Reeks
Eerste editie
1899
Oorspronkelijke titel
The Awakening
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Edna Pontellier's journey of self-discovery unfolds in the conservative Creole South of the late 19th century, where she grapples with the constraints of marriage and societal expectations. Her summer affair with a younger man ignites a quest for independence, prompting her to send her children away and seek a life of passion and autonomy. However, her defiance against societal norms leads to tragic consequences, reflecting the era's resistance to women’s liberation. This modernist work, initially criticized, foreshadows the evolving role of women in society.