Kate Chopin, born Katherine O'Flaherty (February 8, 1850 – August 22, 1904), was a U.S. author of short stories and novels. She is now considered by some to have been a forerunner of the feminist authors of the 20th century of Southern or Catholic background, such as Zelda Fitzgerald. This edition contains the 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