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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aChopin, Kate,
_d1850-1904
245 1 4 _aThe Awakening, and Selected Short Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-11
505 0 _aThe awakening -- Beyond the Bayou -- Maáme Pélagle -- Désirée's baby -- A respectable woman -- The kiss -- A pair of silk stockings -- The locket -- A reflection.
508 _aJudith Boss and David Widger
520 _a"The Awakening" by Kate Chopin is a novel that likely dates from the late 19th century. It revolves around Edna Pontellier, a young married woman who experiences a profound transformation during a summer at Grand Isle, leading her to question the constraints of her society and her roles as a wife and mother. The story explores themes of identity, independence, and the struggle against societal norms. The opening of "The Awakening" introduces us to Edna Pontellier and her husband Léonce during their summer stay at Grand Isle. As Léonce attempts to enjoy his Sunday morning, the sounds of the island—especially the chatter of children and the call of birds—surround him. When Edna arrives with Robert Lebrun, tensions arise as Léonce expresses concern for Edna's sunburn and her adventurous spirit. As their summer unfolds, Edna grapples with feelings of confinement in her roles and begins to reflect on her identity, hinting at the inner turmoil that will shape her journey through the novel. The dynamics between Edna, Léonce, and Robert hint at deeper emotional complexities and foreshadow her quest for self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdultery -- Fiction
653 _aWomen -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social conditions -- Fiction
653 _aSelf-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction
653 _aNew Orleans (La.) -- Fiction
653 _aLouisiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/160
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