Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin was an American author of short stories and novels based in Louisiana. She is considered by scholars to have been a forerunner of American 20th-century feminist authors of Southern or Catholic background, such as Zelda Fitzgerald, and she is among the most frequently read and recognized writers of Louisiana Creole heritage. She is best known today for her 1899 novel The Awakening.
Bayou Folk
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, characters navigate the complexities of love, identity, and a changing world, amidst a backdrop of faded grandeur and deep-rooted family ties.
By Kate Chopin
At Fault
A widow in 1800’s Louisiana must overcome her grief, manage her plantation, and navigate a potential romance, all while facing community expectations.
By Kate Chopin
The Awakening, and Selected Short Stories
In a world of societal expectations, a woman's summer awakening ignites a battle for self-discovery.
By Kate Chopin
A Night in Acadie
In a world of social expectations and personal desires, a chance encounter on a train sets the stage for discovering the complexities of love and longing in late 19th-century Louisiana.
By Kate Chopin