For 10 points, name this American author of "The Story of an Hour" and The Awakening.
One of this author's stories ends with a woman wishing that her cable car trip would last forever after she splurges fifteen dollars on various articles of clothing. Another one of this author's works features two families that attempt to decipher the heritage of a mulatto baby. This author of "A Pair of Silk Stockings" and "Desiree's baby" also created Louise Mallard, who dies of shock once she realizes that her husband Brently is alive. Her other characters include the pianist Mademoiselle Reisz, and a protagonist who has an affair with Robert Lebrun. That protagonist, the wife of Leonce, is Edna Pontellier. For 10 points, name this American author of "The Story of an Hour" and The Awakening.
One of this author's stories ends with a woman wishing that her cable car trip would last forever after she splurges fifteen dollars on various articles of clothing.
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