{"product_id":"the-awakening-and-other-stories-9781454952992","title":"The Awakening and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e Set in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast at the end of the nineteenth century, \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening \u003c\/i\u003ecenters on Edna Pontellier, an apparently happy twenty-eight-year-old wife and mother of two. But when a summer romance reignites Edna's appetite for life, she discovers that her conventional family, friends, and surroundings do not make her happy. Boldly--and to the astonishment of her husband and the consternation of New Orleans society--Edna begins to discover the joys of solitude, creative expression, and erotic freedom. A scandal and a shock to readers when it was first published in 1899, \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening \u003c\/i\u003eremains a daring portrayal of a woman rejecting domesticity in favor of her own happiness and self-expression. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This edition includes some of Chopin's most studied short stories, including \"Desiree's Baby,\" \"A Pair of Silk Stockings,\" and \"The Story of an Hour.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Chopin\u003c\/b\u003e (1850-1904) was an American novelist and short-story writer best known for her startling 1899 novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e. Considered Chopin's masterpiece, \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening \u003c\/i\u003ewas subject to harsh criticism at the time for its frank approach to sexual themes. It was rediscovered in the 1960s and has since become a standard of American literature, appreciated for its sophistication and artistry.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Union Square \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50900247511314,"sku":"9781454952992","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b5618641-26b3-4dd4-8434-9b42ee565167.jpg?v=1738376915","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-awakening-and-other-stories-9781454952992","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}