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Kate Chopin: Complete Novels and Stories: At Fault / Bayou Folk / A Night in Acadie / The Awakening / Uncollected Stories (Libra,Used
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From ruined Louisiana plantations to bustling, cosmopolitan New Orleans, Kate Chopin wrote with unflinching honesty about propriety and its strictures, the illusions of love and the realities of marriage, and the persistence of a past scarred by slavery and war. Her stories of fiercely independent women challenged contemporary mores as much by their sensuousness as their politics, and today seem decades ahead of their time. Now, The Library of America collects all of Chopins novels and stories as never before in one authoritative volume.The explosive novel At Fault (1890) centers on a love triangle between a strongwilled young widow, a stiff St. Louis businessman, and the mans alcoholic wife. In the two story collections Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897), Chopin transforms the popular local color sketch into taut, perfectly calibrated tales that portray Louisiana bayou cultures with sympathetic insight and an eye to the unresolved conflicts of a South reeling from the Civil War.In The Awakening (1899), the novel that scandalized many of her contemporaries and effectively ended her public career as a writer, Chopin tells the story of Edna Pontellier, a restless, unsatisfied woman who embarks on a quixotic search for fulfillment. Rendered with masterful precision, detachment, and a suggestive ambiguity that defies easy judgments about Ednas actions, The Awakening is the novel that restored Chopin to literary prominence after its rediscovery by critics in the 1960s and 1970s.The volume also includes all the stories not collected by Chopin, including those meant for A Vocation and a Voice, a projected volume that her publisher canceled in 1900; stories that Chopin never tried to publish, such as the erotically daring The Storm; and Ti Frre, A Horse Story, and Alexandres Wonderful Experience, three stories which were found in 1992 in a longlost cache of Chopins papers.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in Kate Chopin's complete novels and stories? A: Kate Chopin's works delve into themes such as the constraints of societal norms, the complexity of love and marriage, and the lasting impacts of slavery and war. Her stories often feature strong, independent female characters navigating their desires and societal expectations.
- Q: How many pages does the book 'Kate Chopin: Complete Novels and Stories' contain? A: The book contains a total of 1075 pages, providing a comprehensive collection of Kate Chopin's literary works.
- Q: Is this book available in hardcover format? A: Yes, 'Kate Chopin: Complete Novels and Stories' is available in a durable hardcover format, which is ideal for long-term preservation.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Kate Chopin: Complete Novels and Stories' was published on September 30, 2002.
- Q: Are the stories in this collection previously unpublished? A: Yes, this collection includes not only Chopin's well-known novels and stories but also previously unpublished works, such as 'The Storm' and other stories discovered in her papers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of 'Kate Chopin: Complete Novels and Stories' is Kate Chopin, a prominent American writer known for her contributions to literature in the late 19th century.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book features a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a classic aesthetic.
- Q: What is the significance of 'The Awakening' in this collection? A: 'The Awakening' is one of Chopin's most famous works, noted for its exploration of female identity and societal constraints, making it a pivotal novel that gained recognition after its rediscovery.
- Q: Can you describe the Library of America series that includes this book? A: The Library of America series is dedicated to preserving America's literary heritage by publishing authoritative editions of significant American writings. This series includes over 300 volumes that are designed to last for centuries.