Awakening and Selected Stories

A woman who dares to defy expectations of society in pursuit of her desire. But a century after her death, it is regarded as the author's achievement. This book shows transformation of Edna Pontellier, a young wife and mother, who - with tragic consequences - refuses to be caged by married and domestic life, and claims for herself erotic freedom.

O femeie care indrazneste sa sfideze asteptarile societatii in urmarirea dorintei sale. Dar la un secol dupa moartea ei, este considerata o realizare a autoarei.