@article{9513, author = {Charles Johanningsmeier}, title = {The Awakening and American Libraries: An Update}, year = {2013}, journal = {Studies in American Naturalism Library & Information History}, volume = {8}, pages = {236-48}, note = {Examines reception by public libraries of Kate Chopin's The Awakening which challenged traditional gender norms. Argues that the accepted story of late 19th and early 20th century librarians banning artists who challenged societal norms is an oversimplification.}, language = {English}, }