The awakening and selected stories
by Kate Chopin. Ed. with an introd. by Sandra M. Gilbert
- Repr.
- New York, NY Penguin Books 2003
- 286 S.
- Penguin classics .
A woman who dares to defy expectations of society in pursuit of her desire. But a century after her death, it is regarded as the author's achievement. This book shows transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself erotic freedom