Awakening

Kate Chopin

English Arts Books Fiction Society & Culture

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Episodes 8

Avg. Duration 39m

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Since Feb 2026

Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful introduction by Kay Gibbons, who highlights how Kate Chopins groundbreaking work startled turn-of-the-century audiences with its candid discussions of sex and suicide. Defying literary norms, Chopin does not shy away from her heroines passionate affair with a charming son of a Louisiana resort owner, whom she encounters on vacation. Themes of sensuality, the illusions of ecstatic love, and the isolation that often accompanies the trappings of middle- and upper-class life resonate throughout this timeless novel. As Gibbons eloquently notes, Chopin was a pioneer of American realism, addressing truths that many were not yet ready to confront. To further understand the books themes, Project Gutenberg categorizes The Awakening under Adultery - Fiction - Women - Louisiana - New Orleans - Social conditions. (Summary by Denny Sayers)

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Recent Episodes

008 - Chapters XXXVI-XXXIX

Feb 17, 2026 34m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

007 - Chapters XXXI-XXXV

Feb 17, 2026 30m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

006 - Chapters XXVI-XXX

Feb 17, 2026 33m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

005 - Chapters XXI-XXV

Feb 17, 2026 44m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

004 - Chapters XVI-XX

Feb 17, 2026 42m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

003 - Chapters XI-XV

Feb 17, 2026 40m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

002 - Chapters VI-X

Feb 17, 2026 53m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

001 - Chapters I-V

Feb 17, 2026 36m Transcript

Dive into the profound exploration of feminine sexuality in The Awakening, a LibriVox edition narrated by eight talented female readers. This Modern Library edition features an insightful…

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