The Awakening by Kate Chopin Discussion at TBD St. Pete

Join us for a lively discussion of Kate Chopin’s The Awakening (1899), a groundbreaking classic that still resonates today. The novel follows Edna Pontellier, a woman who begins to question her role as a wife and mother in late 19th-century New Orleans, awakening to her desires, independence, and search for selfhood.

This short but powerful novel is considered one of the earliest works of feminist literature, raising timeless questions about love, marriage, autonomy, and the cost of defying social expectations. Together we’ll explore Edna’s relationships, her struggle for freedom, and what this story can teach us about identity and empowerment.

✨ Whether this is your first time reading Chopin or you’re revisiting a classic, come ready to share your thoughts, listen to others, and connect over a book that continues to spark passionate conversation.