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At Fault is Kate Chopin’s first novel, set on a Louisiana French Creole plantation in the 1870s. The protagonist, Eudora, is a young widow seeking to reconcile her grief and needs with those of her dependent family, including her husband’s children. Through her experience, Chopin explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of familial relationships. The novel is a poignant reflection on the struggles of a woman navigating the challenges of modern life and the expectations of her social class.
First publish date: 1890
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Kate Chopin
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