Kate Chopin was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, whose work is often associated with the early feminist literature movement. Born Katherine O'Flaherty on February 8, 1850, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was one of five children in a family of French and Irish heritage. After her husband's death, Chopin turned to writing as a source of income and to cope with personal tragedy. Best known for her critically acclaimed novel, 'The Awakening' (1899), Chopin's narratives often explore the lives of sensitive, daring women who grapple with the confines of the socially prescribed roles of the late nineteenth century. The literary style of 'The Awakening' was characterized by its vivid use of local color, psychological depth, and candid treatment of female sexuality and marital discord, which was controversial at the time of its publication. The book's initially poor reception is largely attributed to its ahead-of-its-time perspective on women's rights and autonomy. It wasn't until the 1950s and 1960s, with the rise of second-wave feminism, that Chopin's works, including various short stories like 'The Story of an Hour' and 'Désirée's Baby', were rediscovered and celebrated for their early feminist sentiments and literary merit. Her writing is now recognized for its contribution to modern Southern literature and feminist narrative. Chopin's oeuvre is an essential touchstone in the American literary canon, offering a progressive voice that challenged the status quo of her era and continues to resonate with readers today.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen | |
Schlagworte | 19th Century American Literature • 19th century women writers • american literary classics • American Literature • Bronte • Creole culture novels • emotional awakening • female identity • feminist classic • Feminist literature • gender roles • Gender Roles Fiction • Henry James • Jane Austen • Kate Chopin masterpieces • Lean in • Little Women • New Orleans fiction • Nineteenth century • Psychological exploration • self-discovery books • social conventions • Southern Gothic • Southern Gothic fiction • The Help • The Yellow Wallpaper • Virginia Woolf • William Faulkner • women's empowerment • Yes Please |
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