Kate Chopin war eine amerikanische Romanautorin und Kurzgeschichtenschreiberin, die für ihren aufsehenerregenden Roman 'The Awakening' bekannt ist. Ihre Werke bieten tiefe Einblicke in das Frauenleben und die gesellschaftlichen Zwänge ihrer Zeit. Chopin erforscht Themen wie Verlangen, Unabhängigkeit und die Suche nach dem Selbst mit bemerkenswerter Offenheit und Kunstfertigkeit und hat sich damit als bahnbrechende Stimme in der amerikanischen Literatur einen Namen gemacht.
In diesem Band vereint Kate Chopins Erzählungen, die im tiefen Süden Amerikas zwischen Bürgerkrieg und Jahrhundertwende spielen. Sie thematisiert die Hoffnungen und Kämpfe von Frauen, die gegen gesellschaftliche Normen aufbegehren. Chopins Werke sind kraftvoll und prägend für die amerikanische Literaturgeschichte.
Sommerfrische am Meer, Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts: Mit 28 Jahren ist Edna Pontellier längst Ehefrau und Mutter. Ihre Ehe scheint harmonisch, das Leben geordnet. Doch dann leistet ihr der aufmerksame Robert Gesellschaft, und Edna verliebt sich. Als die beiden ihre Gefühle füreinander entdecken, flieht der junge Mann erschrocken auf eine Geschäftsreise. Edna wartet vergeblich auf Post. Alleingelassen kehrt sie in die Stadt zurück und lässt alle gesellschaftlichen Konventionen hinter sich — mit fatalen Folgen.
“Perhaps it is better to wake up after all, even to suffer, rather than to remain a dupe to illusions all one’s life.” Kate Chopin was enjoying wide popularity as a writer, mainly of short stories, when her second novel, The Awakening, was published to widespread criticism of its immorality. A wake-up call to women all over the country, this landmark novel of early American feminism tells of a Louisiana wife who discovers the strength of her own sexuality and tries to wrench it from the hands of a patriarchal society. And just as Edna Pontellier is ostracized for trying to master her own sexual fate, so did Chopin’s reputation suffer after she wrote this book. Today The Awakening is considered a masterpiece and, along with Chopin’s short stories, has set a standard for younger generations of women who have learned to value their independence and authenticity. Edited and with an Introduction by Barbara H. Solomon and with a New Afterword by Roxane Gay.
From Louisiana's remote bayous to its gilded cities, five startling stories of awakening by one of fin-de-siécle America's most daring writers.
Set in the late 19th century, this collection of short stories captures the life and culture of the Louisiana bayou. Through vivid characters and rich storytelling, Kate Chopin explores themes of identity, love, and the complexities of human relationships. The narratives reflect the unique Southern landscape and the diverse voices of its inhabitants, offering a poignant glimpse into their struggles and joys. Chopin's keen observations and lyrical prose highlight the intricacies of life in a changing world.
"In works set on ruined Louisiana plantations and in bustling New Orleans, Kate Chopin wrote with unblinking honesty about the strictures of propriety, the illusions of love and the realities of marriage, and the persistence of a past scarred by slavery and war. Her stories challenged contemporary mores as much by their sensuousness as their politics. Complete Novels and Stories gathers all of Chopin's extraordinary fiction for the first time.". "The volume also contains stories Chopin never collected, including those meant for "A Vocation and a Voice," a book canceled by her publisher in 1900; stories Chopin never tried to publish, such as the erotically daring "The Storm"; and "Ti Frere," "A Horse Story," and "Alexandre's Wonderful Experience," the stories found in a long-lost cache of Chopin's papers."--BOOK JACKET.
"A concise introduction to the 19th-century writings of a pre-feminist author, this compilation features the complete text of The Awakening, Kate Chopin's best known and most studied novel. An additional selection of short stories includes "Lilacs," "The Story of an Hour," and "A Pair of Silk Stockings.""--
Kate Chopin. Also includes "Regret." In these selections, two women examine their lives, one looking forward to the future, the other regretting the past. 34 pages. Tale Blazers.
A carefully curated selection of stories from "one of the foremothers of 20th-century literature and feminist thought" (The New York Times), known for her deep emotional acuity and nuanced depictions of women Today, Kate Chopin is widely considered a pioneering and influential feminist voice in American letters. Her fiction, though not embraced in her day, has endured into our own, and grapples with fundamental questions of marriage, sexuality, race, and the role of women in a modern society. The nine stories collected here elaborate on Chopin’s timeless themes while evoking the rich Louisiana setting so often featured in her work.