Kate chopin biography story of an hour

Short story by Kate Chopin

"The Story of an Hour" is a short story written by Kate Chopin on April 19, 1894. It was originally published in Vogue on December 6, 1894, as "The Dream of an Hour".

It was later reprinted in St. Louis Life on January 5, 1895, as "The Story of an Hour".

The title of the short story refers to the time elapsed between the moments at which the protagonist, Louise Mallard, hears that her husband, Brently Mallard, is dead, and then discovers that he is alive after all.

Kate chopin biography story of an hour summary

Featuring a female protagonist who feels liberation at the news of her husband's death, "The Story of an Hour" was controversial by American standards in the 1890s.^{[citation needed]}

Plot

"The Story of an Hour" follows Louise Mallard, the protagonist who deals with heart disease.

Louise's sister, Josephine, informs her of her husband's death in a railroad accident. Louise reacts with immediate grief and heads to her room where she gradually comes