Publisher's Synopsis
Kate O'Flaherty Chopin was a 19th century author of short stories and novels with a Louisiana Creole setting. She is most noted for two short story collections, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897). Her novel The Awakening (1899) is set in New Orleans and Grand Isle. The short stories included in this collection include, Beyond the bayou - Maame Pelagie -- Desiree's baby -- A respectable woman -- The kiss -- A pair of silk stockings -- The locket and A reflection.
