Critically acclaimed as Kate Chopin’s most influential work of fiction, The Awakening has 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 Awakening for a new generation of readers.
| ISBN: | 9781551113494 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2011 |
| Author: | Kate Chopin |
| Publisher: | Broadview Press Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 296 pages |
| Series: | Broadview Editions |
| Genres: |
Classics |