Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a writer and social reformer whose work often explored the lives of women. She's best known for her chilling short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," a powerful look at mental health and societal pressures. Gilman's writing frequently touched on themes of feminism and social critique.
The Yellow Wall-paper
The Yellow Wall-paper
Synopsis
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic novel, set at the turn of the century, delves into the deteriorating mental state of a woman confined to her room. As she observes the patterns in the yellow wallpaper, her sanity slowly unravels, offering a stark critique of societal expectations for women in marriage and mental health treatment.
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The Yellow Wall-paperUnknown, 1892
62 pages
Feminist Press at CUNYLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781558611580
