The Awakening
Edna Pontellier, a New Orleans wife and mother, awakens to her own desires and independence over one transformative summer. Kate Chopin’s landmark novel of a woman’s self-discovery scandalized its era.
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Jane Eyre
Orphaned and plain, Jane Eyre endures hardship to become a governess at Thornfield Hall, where she falls for the brooding Mr. Rochester. But his house hides a secret that will test her independence and integrity.
