{"product_id":"at-fault-1","title":"At Fault","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789365616897\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kate Chopin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical Fiction \/ Feminist Literature \/ Southern Gothic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aedha Imprints \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA deeply introspective novel set in post-Reconstruction Louisiana, \u003cem\u003eAt Fault\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of love, morality, gender roles, and societal pressure through the journey of a widowed plantation owner. Kate Chopin’s early novel showcases her budding literary voice, examining emotional conflict and personal agency. This Aedha Classics paperback edition is thoughtfully designed and made in India—ideal for lovers of feminist literature, historical fiction, and Southern American storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Fault\u003c\/em\u003e by Kate Chopin is a profound exploration of personal conflict, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas, set against the backdrop of the post-Reconstruction American South. The novel centers around Thérèse Lafirme, a widowed plantation owner in Louisiana, who faces a difficult emotional and ethical journey when David Hosmer, a divorced businessman, reenters her life. Thérèse’s internal struggle—between her faith, her desire, and society’s condemnation of divorce—forms the emotional core of this compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThrough richly developed characters and lyrical prose, Chopin examines how traditional codes of conduct, particularly around love and duty, conflict with individual happiness. The novel reflects broader cultural shifts, including changing attitudes toward gender, class, and identity, while offering a vivid portrait of Southern life and its lingering ties to the Civil War era. The Louisiana landscape itself becomes a symbolic setting, mirroring the characters’ inner turmoil and the social friction of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAlthough not as widely known as her later works, \u003cem\u003eAt Fault\u003c\/em\u003e provides a clear window into the early development of Chopin’s literary themes—particularly her critique of rigid moral codes and advocacy for personal freedom. It is a valuable text for students, scholars, and readers seeking insight into the roots of American feminist literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis Aedha Imprints edition is a high-quality, reader-friendly paperback designed for lasting accessibility and literary enrichment, making it an essential addition to any serious collection of classic fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Doaba Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040565592340,"sku":"9789365616897","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2588\/9812\/files\/008E-AtFault-KateChopin-180P-01.png?v=1751205094","url":"https:\/\/www.aedhaimprints.com\/products\/at-fault-1","provider":"Doaba Publications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}