Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was an American author who was considered a major influence on some of the feminist authors of the 20th century. Chopin's most famous work is The Awakening, a novel that is seen as a landmark work of early feminism. This version of Chopin's Collection of Short Stories includes a table of contents and the following 11 short stories: Beyond the Bayou Ma'ame Pelagie Désirée's Baby A Respectable Woman The Kiss A Pair of Silk Stockings The Locket A Reflection At the 'Cadian Ball The Storm The Story of an Hour