Calculating Love by Alicia d'Marvel (b.1971) In Brief |
![]() Read this selection first. About the Author Alicia d'Marvel doesn't really exist. Nor does her novel, Calculating Love. LitLovers created Alicia...and adapted the so-called "excerpt" from an actual romance novel. The scene is very close to its original, but the plot, title, and names, have been changed—to protect the innocent (and to avoid copyright infringement). |
The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin (1851-1904) In Brief |
![]() Read the selection (from pbs.org). About the Author Considered a minor writer of the late 19th century, Chopin was ignored for over 70 years. Feminist scholars rediscovered her works in the 1960's and have come to value their highly realistic style, provocative themes, and revealing insights into women's roles in her era. Chopin's best known work, The Awakening (a novel), was considered radical and offensive when first published in 1899. "The Story of an Hour," the short story for this LitCourse, has a similar theme. |
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