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In this volume whatever the odds stacked against our characters one thing is certain; they will prevail, and life will be good. But the journey is filled with complications and trials that only an author would dare put into words.

Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868...

Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868. Whilst there she began writing and became an avid reader of almost anything that crossed her path. Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children. In 1882 her husband died leaving her in a deep trench of debt.

By the early 1890’s Kate's short stories were published nationally. With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about.

By the early 1890’s Kate's short stories were published nationally. With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about.

To be a woman is to be half the world’s population but, in many countries, unfortunately still now and for most of history, women were decidedly second class, normally no more than chattels and the bearers and nurturers of children. As society involved into a complex and overlapping system where education and equality begin to seek space things began to change. In this volume our authors describe and reveal how life actually felt for almost all women before the recent past.

Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children. By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally. Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth.

O despertar, romance em que uma mulher casada desperta para a busca da sua liberdade, foi massacrado pela crítica na época da sua publicação em 1899. Ao abordar temas como sexualidade feminina e infidelidade, além de questionar mitos da maternidade, a obra foi considerada vulgar e caiu no ostracismo, só voltando a ser publicada na década de 1970, quando descoberta pelo movimento feminista.

In The Kiss, a beautiful young woman, Nathalie, has decided to marry the unattractive and uninteresting but very wealthy Mr. Brantain. When an old friend kisses her passionately in front of Mr. Brantain, Nathalie must control the damage done by this kiss in order to reassure Mr. Brantain. This done, the relieved Mr. Brantain proposes to her. At their wedding, her old friend appears and suggests another kiss. Has Nathalie arranged matters perfectly? Or not?

Step beyond the lamplight and into the gilded darkness of a vanished world. Ghost Stories from the Gilded Age is a classic ghost story anthology featuring eerie tales by female authors who defied convention—Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, and more. Narrated by an all-star ensemble of Audie, SOVAS, and One Voice award winners and nominees, this haunting audiobook collection blends Gothic elegance with supernatural unease.

In the American Civil War that began in 1861 the War was seemingly fought to end Slavery. A War for Good. The result a win for the good guys but a society that still bears fractures from this seminal period. The stories in this volume show the true scars that are endured as a riven Nations authors try to explain and reconcile.

O beijo conta a história de uma moça que deseja se casar com um rapaz rico, mas tem um relacionamento com outro homem. Neste conto, Kate Chopin aborda a questão do dinheiro que se sobrepõe ao amor.

Kate Chopin, cujas histórias foram merecidamente aclamadas, escolheu para este conto o cenário da área rural da Acadiana Francesa na Louisiana. Nela, o amor, o casamento e principalmente a condição feminina no século 19 são retratados como uma pintura cheia de luzes e sombras.

Este conto, de 1891, é o mais leve e direto de Kate Chopin, o que não significa que seja menos interessante. Nele a autora mantém sua capacidade de envolver o leitor com seus personagens fortes e seu amplo imaginário. A história se passa na Páscoa, símbolo de renascimento, e ao longo dela o leitor se pergunta se esse fato tem algum significado especial, suspense que a autora consegue manter até o final.

Este conto, de 1895, conta a história de uma jovem cheia de vida e convicções que foge da fazenda do seu marido na Louisiana para viver escondida em Nova Orleans. A obra permite várias “leituras” diferentes, incluindo um mergulho na mente dessa mulher que passa por uma profunda transformação.

Uma jovem mulher dá ao seu noivo, como prova do seu amor, um medalhão com as imagens da sua família antes de ele partir para a guerra. O jovem promete guardar a joia para sempre, mas, depois de uma batalha, a moça recebe o medalhão de volta, e o noivo não retorna.

Depois da Guerra Civil Americana, a senhora Pelagie sonha com a reconstrução da sua mansão destruída. O sonho toma conta de todo o seu dia a dia e da sua vida até que uma mudança se impõe.

Neste conto do início da década de 1890, uma antiga escrava supera seu medo do mundo fora da sua cabana movida por seu amor maternal por um garoto.

Esta reunião de contos de Kate Chopin inclui os contos Além do riacho, A senhora Pelagie, O bebê de Desirée, Uma mulher respeitável, O beijo, Um par de meias de seda e O medalhão, além do pequeno ensaio Uma reflexão.

Neste conto de 1894, um homem convida um antigo colega de escola para ficar com ele e sua esposa em sua fazenda. A mulher descobre sentimentos confusos em relação a esse estranho.