Five dramatic renditions of Kate Chopin's "Story of an hour" which scandalized American readers in the late 19th century by questioning the social mores of her time. The story examines the behavior and feelings of a woman on the day she is informed of her husband's death. Choplin's original story is read by Zoe Wanamaker, then playwrights Kathleen Potter, David Stafford, and Michelene Wandor offer dramatizations on her theme. This is followed by some history and biographical information on Kate Chopin.