chopin, kate

A collection of essays exploring the women's issues depicted in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening," with background information about the author, historical and contemporary views on women's issues, and a time line of the author's life and work.

Presents an annotated edition of the 1899 novel about a Victorian-era woman who finds passionate physical love with a young man she meets while on vacation; and includes biographical, historical, and cultural documents related to the novel's publication, and a selection of critical essays.

Discusses the influence, historical context, and critical reception of Chopin's novel.

Traces the transformations of themes in women's writings by examining three women author's works.

Examines Chopin's writings exploring the historical, literary, and cultural contexts within which her stories occur and her visionary use of bilingual and bicultural perspectives of characters.

A study of turn-of-the-century American author Kate Chopin, offering a portrayal of her life and career, discussing her realism and artistry, and focusing upon her critically acclaimed, though widely censured novel "The Awakening," which was published in 1899.