The Awakening by Kate Chopin

"The Awakening" by Kate Chopin is a groundbreaking novel first published in 1899 that explores themes of identity, independence, and societal expectations. The story follows Edna Pontellier, a wife and mother in late 19th-century Louisiana, as she begins to question her role in a patriarchal society. During a summer at Grand Isle, she forms a deep connection with a young man named Robert Lebrun, awakening her desires for freedom and self-expression. Torn between societal norms and her longing for autonomy, Edna embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges traditional notions of femininity and motherhood. The novel, considered a landmark of early feminist literature, is both celebrated and controversial for its bold examination of women's independence.

Chapters:
(00:00:00) Chapter 1
(00:06:47) Chapter 2
(00:10:28) Chapter 3
(00:16:55) Chapter 4
(00:23:03) Chapter 5
(00:30:27) Chapter 6
(00:32:01) Chapter 7
(00:46:58) Chapter 8
(00:54:57) Chapter 9
(01:04:59) Chapter 10
(01:14:51) Chapter 11
(01:18:55) Chapter 12
(01:26:40) Chapter 13
(01:36:30) Chapter 14
(01:40:04) Chapter 15
(01:52:33) Chapter 16
(02:02:25) Chapter 17
(02:11:34) Chapter 18
(02:20:30) Chapter 19
(02:24:44) Chapter 20
(02:32:57) Chapter 21
(02:40:27) Chapter 22
(02:47:48) Chapter 23
(02:57:18) Chapter 24
(03:03:07) Chapter 25
(03:14:42) Chapter 26
(03:26:04) Chapter 27
(03:29:17) Chapter 28
(03:30:20) Chapter 29
(03:35:12) Chapter 30
(03:47:54) Chapter 31
(03:52:07) Chapter 32
(03:57:29) Chapter 33
(04:10:23) Chapter 34
(04:16:40) Chapter 35
(04:20:55) Chapter 36
(04:31:15) Chapter 37
(04:35:36) Chapter 38
(04:40:51) Chapter 39