Kate Chopin

“Désirée’s Baby” is a short story by Kate Chopin, published on January 14, 1893, in Vogue magazine and later included in the collection Bayou Folk (1894). Set in 19th-century Louisiana, it tells the story of Désirée, a young woman of unknown origin adopted by the Valmondé family, who grows up to become a sweet and beautiful woman. Désirée marries Armand Aubigny, a wealthy man, and the two seem happy after the birth of their son. However, an unexpected uneasiness begins to cloud Désirée’s happiness when the consequences of an intimate secret begin to surface.

Story of an Hour is a short story by Kate Chopin, published on December 6, 1894, in Vogue. It tells of a woman’s reaction to learning of her husband’s death in a train accident. Due to her fragile health, the news is communicated to her with great care by her sister and a family friend. After an initial moment of anguish, she isolates herself in her room, where she begins to experience a whirlwind of unexpected emotions. Through contemplation of the outside world, a new feeling grows within her, leading her to a profound revelation about her life and future.

Synopsis “The Storm” by Kate Chopin is a short story focusing on Calixta, a married woman who finds herself at home during a storm. While her husband and son are away, an old love, Alcée, arrives seeking shelter from the storm. The story explores themes of passion, reunion, and the complexities of human relationships, all … Read more