List of Books by Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was an American author of short stories and novels. One of the first books to truthfully write about women's lives, Kate Chopin's The Awakening is considered a quintessential work of Southern literature and a bold foray into early feminism. Aside from The Awakening, Chopin has written numerous short stories, many exploring Cajun, Creole, and Southern identities. Her other popular works include The Story of an Hour and The Storm.

All Books By Kate Chopin

Find all the books by Kate Chopin at Barnes & Noble. Chopin's short novel, The Awakening, was censored for being considered controversial and risqué when it was first published in 1899 and wasn't widely read or studied until mid-20th century. Today, the novella that follows the story of Edna Pontellier as she begins to question women's limitations and the societal expectations placed upon them, is known as one of the pioneering feminist works in American literature. The book, similar to Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary, depicts women as different gender stereotypes and gives a glimpse into how some of them were able to break through these imposed ideals. Kate Chopin's famous works also include ”The Story of an Hour”, a short story in which Louise Mallard reflects on the supposed death of her husband and the constraints of her life as a married woman. Other popular short stories like “The Storm”, “Desiree's Baby”, and “A Shameful Affair” can be found in Chopin's various story collections. Learn more about the author by reading Kate Chopin: A Critical Biography, which examines her life and work.