I was digging through some childhood mementos and found a Senior English essay on The Awakening by Kate Chopin. I was in awe of this book and its author because both were more progressive than their time permitted.
The book was banned for several decades and Chopin barely wrote after its scathing reviews. A half century later, the book was praised for its scenery and characters. Both the author and her main character were ahead of their time.
A boat rocker in every sense of the word, Kate Chopin wrote about extramarital affairs, the pursuit of creativity, and the less glamorous side of motherhood. In other words, any Real Housewives season.
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