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The Story of an Hour
The Story of an Hour

The Story of an Hour

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Content Disclaimer

This adaptation explores themes of personal freedom, emotional turmoil, and the constraints of societal expectations. It delves into complex emotional and psychological elements that may be intense for some readers. Readers are advised to consider their comfort level with themes of marital relationships and personal independence before engaging with this content.

Reading Levels

Total Words 1013
Unique Words 452
Reading Ease
Total Words 894
Unique Words 403
Reading Ease
Total Words 733
Unique Words 319
Reading Ease

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Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian

The Story of an Hour

About the Author

Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was an American author known for her insightful and often provocative portrayals of women’s lives and struggles. With works like The Awakening and The Story of an Hour, Chopin's writing explores themes of female autonomy, self-discovery, and the impact of societal norms on personal freedom.

Story Overview

Immerse yourself in the poignant world of The Story of an Hour with our leveled reading adaptation. Set in late 19th-century America, follow the brief yet impactful journey of Mrs. Louise Mallard as she experiences a profound emotional transformation upon learning of her husband's death. This adaptation brings to life Kate Chopin's exploration of themes such as freedom, identity, and the constraints of marriage through a powerful narrative of self-realization and liberation.

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Synchronized Materials

Each text is broken down into numbered passages, synchronized across all versions, enabling every student to follow along in class discussions, regardless of the reading level they are using.

Passage numbers are available in the web reader and in the margins of our paperback copies.

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The author's original words are always just a tap away. Easily reference the original language of any one of our leveled readers by visiting our web application and jumping to the corresponding passage.