This novella was originally published in 1899, but over a hundred years later, the themes in Kate Chopin's The Awakening continue to feel incredibly relevant. When Edna is stuck in a lackluster marriage, she looks for love and fulfilment elsewhere. What comes next, beyond beautiful prose, are questions of women's roles both in society and in home life. Questions of identity, ownership of self, control, and autonomy are at the core of this excellent book.