A collection of transformative stories that emphasize women’s 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 women’s 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 women’s issues. Also included in this
volume are several of Chopin’s short stories, including “Désirée’s Baby”
and “The Story of an Hour.”