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‘The Story of an Hour’ was first published by Kate Chopin in Vogue on December 6, 1894, under the title ‘The Dream of an Hour,’ and later appeared in St. Louis Life in January 1895 as ‘The Story of an Hour.’ The narrative centers on Louise Mallard, who, upon hearing that her husband Brently Mallard has died, experiences a fleeting sense of liberation and self‑fulfilment. The story examines themes of freedom, selfhood, and the meaning of love, and it stirred controversy in the United States during the 1890s for its portrayal of a woman’s reaction to marriage and loss.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Kate Chopin
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