The Awakening: A Solitary Soul

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Knopf, 1992 - Adultery - 221 pages
The awakening is the tale of one's woman's search for personal freedom in a world of strict social norms. Edna Pontellier is ayoung mother and model wife from New Orleans who hopes to find her own identity by stepping outside those norms and thereby defying the bounds of society. After separating from her husband and family and entering into a daring love affair, Edna's resolve is soon tested by the consequences of challenging the status quo.

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