"Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was an American author who was considered a major influence on some of the feminist authors of the 20th century. Chopin's most famous work is The Awakening, a novel that is seen as a landmark work of early feminism. This version of Chopin's Collection of Short Stories includes the following 11 short stories: Beyond the Bayou, Ma'ame Pelagie, Désirée's Baby, A Respectable Woman, The Kiss, A Pair of Silk Stockings, The Locket, A Reflection, At the 'Cadian Ball, The Storm, The Story of an Hour."--Publisher's information.