The Awakening
About this book
The Awakening is a novel by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. Set in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, the plot centers on Edna Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South. It is one of the earliest American novels that focuses on women's issues without condescension. It is also widely seen as a landmark work of early feminism, generating a mixed reaction from contemporary readers and critics.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 233045 readers · 224 pages · ≈ 4 h 09 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Awakening?
About ≈ 4 h 09 m — 224 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Awakening?
224 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Awakening?
It sits on the Psychology, Short Stories, History shelves.
Is The Awakening in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Awakening?
The main characters include Kate Chopin (1851-1904), Kate Chopin (1850-1904), Edna Pontellier, Léonce Pontellier.
Where does The Awakening take place?
It is set in New Orleans (La.), Louisiana, New Orleans during The end of the 19th century, 19th century.
Who wrote The Awakening?
Kate Chopin (1850–1904).
Where can I read The Awakening online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library