Bayou Folk and A Night in Acadie are short story collections by Louisiana Creole author Kate Chopin. Many of the stories are set in Natchitoches in north-central Louisiana. The characters in stories are usually residents of Louisiana, and many are Creoles of various ethnic or racial backgrounds. Table of Contents: - Bayou Folk: - A No-Account Creole - In and Out of Old Natchitoches - In Sabine - A Very Fine Fiddle - Beyond the Bayou - Old Aunt Peggy - The Return of Alcibiade - A Rude Awakening - The Bênitous' Slave - Désirée's Baby - A Turkey Hunt - Madame Célestin's Divorce - Love on the...

The Awakening, originally titled A Solitary Soul, is the story of Edna Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South. The novel is set in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, and it is one of the earliest American novels that focuses on women's issues without condescension. It is also widely seen as a landmark work of early feminism, generating a mixed reaction from contemporary readers and critics. Kate Chopin (1850-1904)...

Kate Chopin's 'Bayou Folk & A Night in Acadie' is a collection of short stories that provide a vivid portrayal of the lives of the Creoles and Cajuns living in Louisiana during the late 19th century. Chopin's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, attention to detail, and exploration of themes such as gender roles, love, and social class. The stories in this collection offer a glimpse into the complexities of Southern culture and the challenges faced by individuals living in the Bayou region. Chopin's keen observations and deep understanding of human nature make this collection...