Title:
The awakening and other stories
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Kate Chopin.
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Edition:
New ed. / edited with an introduction and notes by Pamela Knights.
Publication Information:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Physical Description:
410 p. ; 20 cm.
ISBN:
9780199536948
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Abstract:
Presents the 1899 novel about Edna Pontellier, a Victorian-era wife and mother who is awakened to the full force of her desire for love and freedom when she becomes enamored with Robert LeBrun, a young man she meets while on vacation, and includes thirty-two short stories by Kate Chopin, drawn from throughout her career.
Reading Level:
1030 L Lexile
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Contents:
The awakening -- Wiser than God -- A point at issue! -- The Christ light -- The maid of Saint Phillippe -- Doctor Chevalier's lie -- Beyond the bayou -- Old aunt Peggy -- Ripe figs -- Miss McEnders -- At the 'Cadian ball -- The father of Desiree's baby (Desiree's baby) -- Caline -- A matter of prejudice -- Azelie -- A lady of bayou St. John -- La belle Zoraide -- Tonie (at Cheniere Caminada) -- A gentleman of bayou Teche -- In Sabine -- A respectable woman -- The dream of an hour (the story of an hour) -- Lilacs -- Regret -- Her letters -- Athenaise -- The unexpected -- Vagabonds -- A pair of silk stockings -- An Egyptian cigarette -- Elizabeth Stock's one story -- The storm: a sequel to "The 'Cadian Ball."