American author Kate Chopin has written two published novels and over a hundred short stories. ... The era she grew up in was a contemporary society where women were subjected to acting in a certain manner. ... Kate was not noted as the traditional contemporary woman as she smoked cigarettes, did not conform to contemporary attire, and was quite outspoken. ... Web. 27 Apr. 2014 Kate Chopin is the author of some of the boldest stories written in American before the 1960's. ...

• Word Count: 1852
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Therefore, by giving this young girl the ability to shape her own destiny in an overwhelmingly opposite world, the author shows that perseverance and willpower can prevail. ... The person she has become is very different from the contemporary woman. ... The Woman Warrior is the ideal example of the author's view of the situation of women in modern society. ...

• Word Count: 1005
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Background of Study Contemporary English literature has produced a plethora of novels dealing with the everyday lives of people within the context of their place of origin and their unique culture. ... A closer look at how Honrby accomplishes this will give readers a better grasp of the writing style of a contemporary author whose works may be considered classics in due time. ... Sylvia Estrada-Claudio, M.D., PhD of the Department of Women and Development Studies of the University of the Philippines College of Social Work and Community Development, and author of the book Love, Rape, and...

• Word Count: 2791
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Christians like Luke the author of one of the four gospels said, "By this arrangement that man and woman stand together and side by side before God. ... This belief has a profound impact on people in contemporary society such as ours today. ...

• Word Count: 1499
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School