The Awakening

Auteurs

• Kate Chopin

Paramètres

• Pages: 96 pages
• Temps de lecture: 4 heures

• Classiques
• Femmes
• Fiction
• Histoire
• Nouvelles

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Exploring themes of femininity and motherhood, the novel follows Edna Pontellier's journey as she confronts societal norms in late 19th-century New Orleans. Set against a backdrop of the Louisiana Gulf coast, it delves into her struggle for self-identity and independence, marking it as one of the first American novels to address women's issues with depth and nuance. Often regarded as a pioneering work of early feminism, it elicited varied responses from readers and critics alike, reflecting the complexities of its time.

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• Année de publication: 2015