In this stunning tale of self-discovery and female emancipation, the young woman Edna Pontellier works to regain control over her own life and escape the shackles society has placed on her. Not content with being defined merely as a wife and mother, she seeks to escape her stifling marriage and discover the passions of love with another man.
Causing outrage when it was first released in 1899, The Awakening is a brilliant, daring and beautifully written story of infidelity and a woman's search for freedom.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
| ISBN: | 9781838574864 |
| Publication date: | 1st July 2022 |
| Author: | Kate Chopin |
| Publisher: | Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Arcturus Classics |
| Genres: |
Classic fiction: general and literary Feminism and feminist theory Narrative theme: Love and relationships |
In this stunning tale of self-discovery and female emancipation, the young woman Edna Pontellier works to regain control over her own life and escape the shackles society has placed on her. Not content with being defined merely as a wife and mother, she seeks to escape her stifling marriage and discover the passions of love with another man.
Causing outrage when it was first released in 1899, The Awakening is a brilliant, daring and beautifully written story of infidelity and a woman's search for freedom.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.
The Awakening features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, Feminism and feminist theory, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
The Awakening is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Awakening was written by Kate Chopin and published by Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing
The Awakening has 176 pages
Yes it is part of Arcturus Classics series
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