Free digital classic
A Night in Acadie
by Chopin, Kate
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Kate Chopin (1850-1904), Frank Hazenplug (1874-1931) [Illustrator], and Eric Pape (1870-1938) [Illustrator] "A Night in Acadie" by Kate Chopin is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. Through evocative narratives set in Louisiana, the book explores the intricate lives of individuals navigating love, desire, and social conventions, often highlighting the experiences of women. The central focus revolves around characters like Telèsphore Baquette and Zaïda Trodon, whose interactions reveal the complexity of their emotional landscapes. The opening of the book introduces Telèsphore, a 28-year-old farmer who grapples with the pressures of finding a suitable wife while feeling unfulfilled in his solitary life. As he decides to spend a Sunday near Marksville, he unexpectedly encounters Zaïda on the train, a young woman characterized by her candidness and independent spirit. Their conversation brings forth Telèsphore's internal conflict regarding love and marriage, as he navigates his feelings toward the prospect of new relationships, ultimately setting the stage for both character exploration and the pivotal themes of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 577