Kate Chopin is a well-known American author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Synonyms for her name might include writer, novelist, feminist, and short-story writer. She is perhaps best known for her novel "The Awakening," which explores themes of feminine identity and sexual liberation. Other synonyms for Chopin might include Louisiana, where she lived and set many of her stories; Creole, a cultural identity she explored in her writing; and realism, a literary movement in which she participated. Chopin's works are often studied for their portrayal of social issues and for their proto-feminist themes.