Kate Chopin's Short Stories are a collection of progressively feminist works. Although written in the late 1800s, these stories take a realistic and dark look at life in the antebellum South and the plight of women in the 19th century. The author writes of racism, emotion, and women's struggle to be viewed as human beings in an unfriendly era. The stories emphasize sexuality, identity, and freedom (or lack thereof), and are distinctive for their simple yet emotional style.
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