Kate Chopin

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This paper traces the life and writings of author, Kate Chopin. It looks at her origins and early life. It then moves on to a brief analysis of her most important work, "The Awakening", focusing on what sparked the rediscovery of her works by the feminist movement of the 1960's and 70's.

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"A once successful 19th Century writer, Kate Chopin faded into obscurity for decades. During the feminist era of the late 1960's and "70's, her writings were rediscovered and her critical popularity has made her forever a writer of renown. Her novel, "The Awakening" that launched the demise of her fame when it was shunned for its sensuality, is now included on standard college literature reading lists. She is now spoken of in the same breath as Flannery O'Connor and other southern women writers. Although asleep for decades, she re-emerged as brilliant color on the landscape of American literature."

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