Women's Issues in Kate Chopin's the Awakening

Great literature resonates with us not only because of well-developed characters and plots, but also because it often reflects important social themes; these books explore a work of literature through the lens of the major issue reflected in it.; Volume coverage includes

--an examination of Chopin's life and work

--a look at key ideas related to The Awakening -for example, were Chopin's literary influences European? Is there a conflict between female sexuality and the role of motherhood? Is Edna'; This series brings together the disciplines of sociology and literature in a unique format designed to support cross-curricular studies. Each volume explores a work of literature through the lens of the major social issue reflected in it, and features car