Literary Fiction
A woman explores her identity and desires against repressive Victorian norms in this classic novel.
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A woman explores her identity and desires against repressive Victorian norms in this classic novel.
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Although the theme of marital infidelity no longer shocks, few novels have plumbed the psychology of a woman involved in an illicit relationship with the perception, artistry, and honesty that Kate Chopin brought to The Awakening
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Moderate focus on infidelity and illicit relationships; implied sexual content.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of gender roles and women's autonomy in Victorian society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to emotional distress; no explicit self-harm or suicide.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depiction of societal oppression of women; no physical abuse.
Other
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