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“The tears came so fast to Mrs. Pontellier’s eyes that the damp sleeve of her peignoir no longer served to dry them. She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm. Turning, she thrust her face, steaming and wet, into the bend of her arm, and she went on crying there, not caring any longer to dry her face, her eyes, her arms. She could not have told why she was crying.”

Quote by Kate Chopin

Book:The Awakening
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The Awakening

This novel delves into the transformative journey of a protagonist as they navigate the complexities of their own identity and the expectations of their society. more

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Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin

Kate Chopin was an American author known for her short stories and novels, particularly her novel 'The Awakening'. Her writing style is often described as naturalistic, exploring themes of female liberation and gender roles. more

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