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Chopin, Kate
1850
1904
Chopin, Katherine O'Flaherty
O'Flaherty, Catherine
Hazenplug, Frank
1874
1931
Hazen, Frank
Pape, Eric
1870
1938
Pape, Frederic L.
06020969
A Night in Acadie
A night in Acadie -- Athénaïse -- After the winter -- Polydore -- Regret -- A matter of prejudice -- Caline -- A Dresden lady in Dixie -- Nég Créol -- The lilies -- Azélie -- Mamouche -- A sentimental soul -- Dead men's shoes -- At Chenière Caminada -- Odalie misses mass -- Cavanelle -- Tante Cat'rinette -- A respectable woman -- Ripe figs -- Ozème's holiday.
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"A Night in Acadie" by Kate Chopin is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. Through evocative narratives set in Louisiana, the book explores the intricate lives of individuals navigating love, desire, and social conventions, often highlighting the experiences of women. The central focus revolves around characters like Telèsphore Baquette and Zaïda Trodon, whose interactions reveal the complexity of their emotional landscapes. The opening of the book introduces Telèsphore, a 28-year-old farmer who grapples with the pressures of finding a suitable wife while feeling unfulfilled in his solitary life. As he decides to spend a Sunday near Marksville, he unexpectedly encounters Zaïda on the train, a young woman characterized by her candidness and independent spirit. Their conversation brings forth Telèsphore's internal conflict regarding love and marriage, as he navigates his feelings toward the prospect of new relationships, ultimately setting the stage for both character exploration and the pivotal themes of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, American
Louisiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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