In Chopin’s masterful novel, a wealthy wife and mother is awakened to new possibilities for personal liberty after a chance encounter at a summer resort. Also included here are the short stories, "Beyond the Bayou", "Desiree's Baby", "A Respectable Woman", "The Kiss", "A Pair of Silk Stockings", "The Locket", "A Reflection", and "Ma'ame Pelagie."