At Fault by Kate Chopin
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| Author | Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904 |
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| Title | At Fault |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Bernard Koloski |
| Summary | "At Fault" by Kate Chopin is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the intricate social dynamics of Louisiana, the story revolves around Thérèse Lafirme, a recently widowed Creole woman, who grapples with her responsibilities on her plantation after the death of her husband. As she enters the world of business and confronts both societal expectations and personal desires, the novel intricately explores themes of love, duty, and moral dilemmas. The opening of the novel introduces us to Thérèse as she copes with her profound grief over her husband Jérôme's death while facing the practicalities of running their large plantation, Place-du-Bois. The local community speculates about her ability to maintain the estate, anticipating some form of folly on her part. With her staff becoming disorganized and the plantation's operations suffering, Uncle Hiram, a caretaker of sorts, confronts her about the issues. Rather than succumb to despair, Thérèse finds strength in her role and slowly begins to take charge. The narrative also hints at her interactions with David Hosmer, a visitor proposing a timber contract that could change her life, intertwining their fates amid personal challenges and societal expectations. Through this introduction, the novel sets the stage for a gripping exploration of love and ethical complexities amid the southern landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Widows -- Fiction |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Plantation life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Creoles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women plantation owners -- Fiction |
| Subject | Divorced men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cane River Region (La.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23810 |
| Release Date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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