Characters and Plots in the Fiction of Kate Chopin
Robert L.
Gale
ISBN
978-0-7864-4005-4
chronology, bibliography, index
199pp.
hardcover
(7 x 10)
2009
Available for immediate shipment
Description
A feminist before such a term was created and most famous for The Awakening, the controversial Kate Chopin was also the author of a second novel, At Fault, as well as numerous short stories.
This reference book begins with a brief introduction to Kate Chopin’s varied background and her fictional work. A chronology traces the main events of her private and professional lives. Hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries follow, summarizing the plots of her novels and short stories, identifying her fictional characters, and relating them to her own experiences, to her family members and to her friends. Many entries include bibliographical citations.
About the Author
Robert L. Gale is professor emeritus of American literature at the University of Pittsburgh and the author of numerous books.
Other Book(s) by Robert L. Gale Available from McFarland:
An Edwin Arlington Robinson Encyclopedia
Characters and Plots in the Fiction of Graham Greene
Characters and Plots in the Fiction of Ring Lardner
Reviews
"a good reference...this volume may also help bring awareness of the breadth and relevancy of the other writings of this prolific, rather enigmatic, writer"--ARBA
"commendable reference"--Reference Reviews
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