Author Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904 Title The Awakening, and Selected Short Stories Contents The awakening -- Beyond the Bayou -- Maáme Pélagle -- Désirée's baby -- A respectable woman -- The kiss -- A pair of silk stockings -- The locket -- A reflection. Language English LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature Subject Adultery -- Fiction Subject Women -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Social conditions -- Fiction Subject Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction Subject New Orleans (La.) -- Fiction Subject Louisiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction