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Short Fiction

By Kate Chopin

Short Fiction

By Kate Chopin

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Kate Chopin's short fiction often explores the inner lives of women, their desires, and their struggles within the constraints of 19th-century Southern society. Her stories, written with psychological depth and emotional honesty, challenge traditional views of marriage, gender roles, and female independence.In well-known works like "The Story of an Hour," a woman briefly experiences the liberating joy of freedom upon hearing of her husband's death, while "Désirée's Baby" tackles race, identity, and prejudice in Louisiana. "At the 'Cadian Ball" and "The Storm" highlight passion, choice, and the complexities of human relationships.Across her short stories, Chopin uses realistic settings and regional dialects to portray Creole and Cajun culture while addressing universal themes of love, loss, freedom, and self-discovery. Her fiction, often controversial in her time, is now celebrated for its bold treatment of female autonomy and social critique.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
354
Release Date:
2025-10-15
Publication Date:
2025-10-15
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897187669
Weight:
660 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
23 cm
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