The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, and with a note by Michael Day, is a seminal work of early feminist literature that explores the complex inner life of Edna Pontellier, a woman who awakens to her own desires and quest for independence in the restrictive society of late 19th-century New Orleans. Chopin interrogates and subverts traditional gender roles and societal expectations, a thematic exploration that continues to resonate profoundly with contemporary readers. This enduring relevance underscores the novel’s sophisticated engagement with themes of liberation and selfhood, positioning it as a timeless commentary on the complexities of gender and society.
The Awakening, by Kate Chopin, and with a note by Michael Day, is a seminal work of early feminist literature that explores the complex inner life of Edna Pontellier, a woman who awakens to her own desires and quest for independence in the restrictive society of late 19th-century New Orleans. Chopin interrogates and subverts traditional gender roles and societal expectations, a thematic exploration that continues to resonate profoundly with contemporary readers. This enduring relevance underscores the novel’s sophisticated engagement with themes of liberation and selfhood, positioning it as a timeless commentary on the complexities of gender and society.
Dover 1993, paperback. Copy is good condition, some foxing to pages otherwise clean internally/externally.
