Includes the unabridged text of Chopin's classic novel plus a complete study guide that features chapter-by-chapter summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, historical background, and more.

Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of the content and context of "The Awakening." The guide includes:

Chapter-by-chapter summaries Explanations and discussions of the plot
Question-and-answer sections
Kate Chopin biography
List of characters and more

Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams