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85The Awakening by Kate Chopin
In The Awakening, author Kate Chopin accomplishes a complex characterization, page-turning plot, and a rich sense of place in just a few hundred pages. Each of these three elements contribute to this delicate portrayal of a 19th century woman's struggle to honor, question, and finally defy society's expectations of womanhood. Read my book review of this must-read feminist novel.
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76Emily Dickinson and Kate Chopin penetrate the soul through their writings
Two authors in particular, Dickinson and Chopin, possess the gift to imbue their words with life, death, and emotion. They both shared the ability to broach controversial subjects, like death and eroticism, and brought them to the forefront of discussions during their time periods.
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64Classics That Won't Bore You to Death
It’s easy to fall asleep just thinking about reading classic literature. Few people enjoy classics, and some read them just to have material to talk about at a cocktail party with the boss. Some people want to challenge their minds, but they just...
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