Dive into the pioneering world of Charlotte Perkins Gilman with this comprehensive collection that showcases her groundbreaking contributions to literature and feminist thought. From the chilling psychological depths of The Yellow Wallpaper to the utopian visions in Herland and Moving the Mountain, this anthology spans the wide array of Gilman's literary achievements.
Explore the societal critiques in The Man-Made World; Or, Our Androcentric Culture and Women and Economics, where Gilman challenges the economic dependencies that subjugated women of her time. Enjoy her narrative prowess in The Crux: A Novel and What Diantha Did, stories that combine engaging plots with serious reflections on women’s health and economic independence.
Delve into The Home: Its Work and Influence and Concerning Children, where Gilman's progressive ideas about domestic and educational reforms are vividly argued. Experience her lyrical prowess in In This Our World, a collection of poems that touch on themes ranging from nature to social reform.
This volume also includes The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910), an assortment of writings testify to Gilman’s versatile pen, and Suffrage Songs and Verses, capturing the spirit of the suffrage movement. Human Work rounds out the collection by contemplating the value of human labor in a rapidly changing society.
For scholars, students, and enthusiasts of feminist literature, this collection is an essential exploration of one of the most influential writers of the early 20th century. The anthology not only highlights Gilman's intellectual legacy but also her undying commitment to women's rights and social reform.
Embark on a literary journey in The Collected Charlotte Perkins Gilman and discover why she remains a cornerstone in feminist literature and thought.
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