most disagreeable and unpopular women" in town. Seen as an unattractive, eccentric, and petulant woman, the Creole society shunned her. Despite her social standings, Mlle. Reisz's artistic talent and bohemian-like lifestyle intrigued Edna Pontellier. A true musician whose only passion was to play for the arts, and not for other's satisfaction, Mlle Reisz, was forced to endure a life of social isolation. "To be an artist includes much; one must possess many gifts, absolute gifts, which have not b
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