Lilacs and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions) [Paperback]

Kate Chopin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dover Thrift Editions | Publication Date: June 17, 2005

Like many of Kate Chopin's other well-received short stories of Creole and Acadian life, these memorable tales are filled with fascinating characters, idiosyncratic customs, and sometimes shocking details. In addition to "Lilacs," a heartfelt and simple tale of love, life, and devotion, the collection includes 23 other distinctive tales of Southern life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (June 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486440958
• ISBN-13: 978-0486440958
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #879,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A mixed bag, August 28, 2006

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This review is from: Lilacs and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback)

This collection holds a mixture of lesser-know stories with a few of her classics, all well-worth reading. It includes A Dresden Lady in Dixie, A Family Affair, A Matter of Prejudice, A No-Account Creole, A Rude Awakening, A Sentimental Soul, A Wizard From Gettysburg, After the Winter, At Cheniere Caminada, Athenaise, Beyond the Bayou, Dead Men' Shoes, For Marse Chouchoute, In and Out of Old Natchitoches, In Sabine, La Belle Zoraide, Lilacs, Love on the Bon-Dieu, Ma'ame Pelagie, The Lilies, Neg Creol, Tante Catrinette, The Return of Alcibiade, and Wiser Than God.