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The Awakening: A Bold and Beautiful Exploration of Desire, Selfhood & a Woman's Rebirth Against All Odds (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
Hardcover
Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 565
ISBN13: 9781806299836
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Oct 6 2025
Pages: 222
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In The Awakening, Kate Chopin crafts a stunning and subversive portrait of a woman who dares to listen to the call of her own soul. Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother in late 19th-century Louisiana, finds herself drawn into a world of beauty, sensuality, and self-awareness during a summer on Grand Isle. What begins as a subtle discontent blossoms into a full spiritual and emotional awakening-one that challenges every boundary imposed by society, marriage, and motherhood.
As Edna pursues art, independence, and forbidden love, she enters an exhilarating but treacherous path toward personal truth. Her journey is not without cost. In an era where women are expected to serve others, Edna's hunger for autonomy sets her apart-and ultimately sets her free.
This modernized version preserves the lyrical brilliance and emotional intensity of Chopin's original while ensuring readability and clarity for today's audience. The Awakening is more than a novel-it is a quiet revolution, a psychological study, and a passionate ode to the freedom to choose one's own life.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:
- A Groundbreaking Feminist Classic - A woman's courageous defiance of societal expectations in search of meaning and selfhood
- Themes of Desire, Identity, and Rebirth - A deep dive into the emotional and sensual awakening of a woman refusing to be silenced
- A Modern, Accessible Adaptation - Clear, updated language preserving Chopin's beauty and intent for contemporary readers
- A Tragic and Poetic Journey - The haunting story of what it costs to truly live as oneself in a world that forbids it
- Essential Reading for Lovers of Women's Literature - A cornerstone of feminist thought and literary realism that continues to stir hearts and minds
Passionate, lyrical, and painfully honest, The Awakening remains a fearless exploration of freedom, love, and the price of personal truth.
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