Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-256).
The world of Kate Chopin and The Awakening -- Introduction by Rachel Adams -- The Awakening -- Emancipation: a life fable -- A shameful affair -- At the 'Cadian ball -- Desiree's Baby -- A gentleman of Bayou Teche -- A respectable woman -- The story of an hour -- Athenaise -- A pair of silk stockings -- Elizabeth Stock's one story -- The storm -- The godmother -- A little country girl -- Inspired by The Awakening -- Comments & questions -- For further reading