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The Awakening
About the book
On the Louisiana coast, a young wife and mother begins to awaken to her own desires and independence — with consequences her time will not forgive. Condemned at publication and rediscovered as a landmark of early feminist fiction, Chopin's short, luminous novel still feels startlingly modern.
Author Kate ChopinFirst published 1899Listening time ~5 hoursLanguage EnglishPrice Free
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The sensuous Gulf-coast atmosphere and Edna's inner awakening glow aloud.
Perfect for: Readers of literary fiction and anyone drawn to a quietly radical classic.
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