The Awakening and Other Writings

By Kate Chopin

Book Overview

Critically acclaimed as Kate Chopin's most influential work of fiction, The Awakeninghas assumed a place in the American literary canon. This new edition places the novel in the context of the cultural and regional influences that shape Chopin's narrative. With extensive contemporary readings that examine historical events, including the hurricanes that frequently disrupt life in Louisiana, this edition will contextualize The Awakeningfor a new generation of readers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155111349X
• ISBN13: 9781551113494
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"