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A Pair of Silk Stockings

by Kate Chopin
Arielle DeLisle
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Kate Chopin is a widely considered a forerunner to the feminist authors of the twentieth century. Focusing on themes of race and gender, her short stories largely center on life in rural Louisiana. In "A Pair of Silk Stockings," a young woman unexpected finds herself with fifteen dollars. Inspired by her newfound wealth, she ignores her natural impulses and indulges in a day of luxurious abandon. A wistful rumination on loss and the illusion of control, "A Pair of Silk Stockings" is Chopin at her absolute best.Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization.

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  • Release date

    June 19, 2013

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781481535243
      • File size: 5673 KB
      • Duration: 00:11:49

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Whether one is looking to dabble in the classics or enjoy an attention-grabbing tale, this collection of stories by and about women will hold the listener captive until the last. Each story is beautifully written, with often-breathtaking prose and plot twists that transcend their time periods. Narrator Harriet Walter's awareness of and appreciation for each character is, simply put, perfect--whether the subject is the complex social structures of Jane Austen's England or one woman's quiet desperation in Kate Chopin's "A Pair of Silk Stockings." As one story ends and another begins, Walter transforms her voice without missing a beat immediately allowing the listener to become immersed in the next title. This collection will appeal to a wide audience, thanks to the unique skills of the authors and the narrator. L.B.F. (c) AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine

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