kate Chopin's reputation has not always been so strong. She was know the most as a Southhern regionalist writer, or "local colorist." She was rediscovered by critics with the feminist movement. Another published short story by Kate was "The Story of an Hour" in 1894 which is one of the most read stories. Kate's beliefs regarding women's roles in marriages and feminine identity were exemplify on this story.

Here are some links if you want to know more about Kate Chopin. They are really interesting to see. I hope you can enjoy them as much as I did. Have fun!!



http://www.pbs.org/katechopin/interview.html

http://www.angelfire.com/nv/English243/Chronology.html

http://www.angelfire.com/nv/English243/WorksCited.html

Kate Chopin

Katherine O'Flaherty was born in (1850-1904). She was better known as Kate Chopin. Kat had around hundred short stories by 1890s. In her stories she does focuses in women, how brighter, sensitive, and intellgent they are. Also, the unique way she describes them in her storie is fantastic.

"As she glanced up at him the fear in her liquid blue eyes had given place to a drowsy gleam that unconsciously betrayed a sensuous desire." description of Calixta in "The Storm"

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