Et si une société sans hommes existait depuis deux mille ans ? Féminia vous invite à découvrir Herland, une utopie féministe où harmonie, égalité et coopération ont remplacé guerre, crime et pauvreté.

Deep dive into the impressive collection of works from the trailblazing 20th-century feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. From her semi-autobiographical `The Yellow Wallpaper', written after a severe bout of postpartum psychosis, to her utopian feminist novel `Moving the Mountain', `Selected Charlotte Perkins Gilman' is the perfect companion for history buffs looking to delve into the early beginnings of feminist theory.Ideal for fans of Helena Bonham Carter and Carey Mulligan in Netflix's acclaimed `Suffragette' film.Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was an American humanist, writer, and advocate for social reform. She is considered today a utopian feminist and served as a role model for later feminists with her unorthodox concepts and lifestyle. Her works are celebrated for offering new perspectives on gender issues and include the semi-autobiographical short story `The Yellow Wallpaper', `Women and Economics', and `Forerunner'. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and remains today a huge influence on feminist thinking of the early 20th century.

"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a mesmerizing and unsettling exploration of the female psyche and the stifling constraints of 19th-century society. The story is narrated by a woman suffering from what her husband and physicians diagnose as "nervous depression." She is confined to a room in her home and prescribed a treatment of complete rest. As the protagonist spends her days in isolation, she becomes increasingly obsessed with the room's yellow wallpaper. Her descent into madness is vividly portrayed through her journal entries, revealing a haunting journey of unraveling sanity. Gilman's writing is a poignant critique of the patriarchal norms that suppressed women's voices and autonomy during her time. The novella serves as a powerful feminist statement, highlighting the devastating effects of the "rest cure" and the silencing of women's inner struggles. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is a psychological masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers, scholars, and feminists alike. It offers a chilling portrayal of the intersection of mental health, gender, and societal expectations. Step into the haunting world of "The Yellow Wallpaper" and experience the eerie and thought-provoking narrative that challenges the status quo and illuminates the resilience of the human spirit. Charlotte Perkins Gilman's work remains a timeless exploration of the female experience and the importance of self-expression. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was a pioneering American feminist, writer, and social reformer. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Gilman is best known for her influential works of feminist literature, including the short story "The Yellow Wallpaper." Gilman's writing often addressed gender inequality and the stifling effects of the traditional roles assigned to women in society. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is a powerful portrayal of a woman's descent into madness as a result of the oppressive treatment and confinement she experiences at the hands of her physician husband. In addition to her literary achievements, Gilman was an advocate for women's rights and believed in economic independence for women. She wrote extensively on topics related to feminism, including her book "Women and Economics." Gilman's legacy as a feminist thinker and writer continues to be celebrated today, as her works remain relevant in discussions of gender equality, mental health, and social reform. She played a significant role in advancing the feminist movement and challenging societal norms of her time.

A fictional autobiography of an 18-year-old who attempts to overcome hardship by way of her intellect and strong-mindedness, `Benigna Machiavelli' tells the story of her brave battle to free her family from the control of their abusive father. Set in America at the turn of the 20th century, this important work follows Benigna's journey to womanhood, and her courageous break free from society's shackles. A compelling story, ´Benigna Machiiavelli´ will surely delight anyone who is familiar with Charlotte Perkins Gilman's other works. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson (1860-1935), was an American feminist, writer, publisher, and advocate for social reform. She wrote novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and has served as a role model for future generations of feminists. She is best remembered for her semi-autobiographical short story, `The Yellow Wallpaper' (1899), which she wrote after suffering a severe bout of postpartum depression. Other works of note include her feminist utopian trilogy, `Moving the Mountain' (1911), `Herland' (1915), and `With Her in Our Land' (1916), while her non-fiction titles contain the pioneering `Women and Economics' (1898), `The Home: Its Work and Influence' (1903) and `Does a Man Support His Wife?' (1915). Gilman also published a collection of poems addressing women's issues, called `In This Our World' (1993).

Un roman longtemps oublié à découvrir de toute urgence dans sa traduction de référence.Trois Américains, intrigués par des légendes locales, découvrent sur une haute montagne un petit pays mystérieux et, à leur grand étonnement, seulement peuplé de femmes. Ils sont les premiers mâles à visiter Herland en près de deux mille ans. Herland est l'une des utopies féministes les plus réussies jamais écrites. Paru en 1915, ce roman de la sociologue Charlotte Perkins Gilman, l'auteure de La Séquestrée, rencontra un grand succès en son temps avant d'être oublié pendant plusieurs dizaines d'années. Redécouvert par la nouvelle génération féministe des années 1960, il ne fut traduit en français qu'en 2016. Un roman culte du féminisme américain à découvrir absolument. " Un traité féministe sans concessions. Gilman s'aventure là où les progressistes du XXIe siècle n'osent pas aller, au nom de la diplomatie. " The Guardian

Toutes les jeunes femmes d'aujourd'hui doivent lire ce manuel qui pourrait s'appeler : Comment manipuler votre entourage et l'amener à faire tout ce que vous voulez'. Elle Dans mon enfance, j'ai beaucoup appris grâce aux histoires. Ce qui m'a le plus marquée, c'est que les méchants utilisaient leur cervelle et parvenaient toujours à quelque chose. [...] Aussi j'ai pensé qu'on avait besoin de gentils qui avaient quelque chose dans le crâne, des gentils actifs, et non pas des nouilles passives. Un méchant gentil. Est-ce que ça n'existe pas ?' Alors, peu à peu, j'ai décidé d'en être un. Benigna déborde d'optimisme ; rouée, futée, elle se présente comme la descendante de Machiavel.

In a secluded country house, a young woman undergoing a strict "rest cure" begins to notice something deeply unsettling about the yellow wallpaper in her room. What first seems like an ugly pattern slowly takes on a life of its own, feeding an obsession that grows harder to control. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is a haunting, tightly woven tale about the fragile line between reason and madness, and how easily it can be crossed.

Discover the haunting tale of mental illness and societal constraints in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper." This compelling short story delves into the mind of a woman suffering from postpartum depression, whose prescribed rest and isolation lead her into a disturbing obsession with the wallpaper in her room. As her mental state deteriorates, the narrative explores themes of gender roles, oppression, and the struggle for self-expression. Gilman masterfully uses vivid imagery and psychological insight to depict the protagonist's descent into madness, making it a powerful critique of the treatment of women's health in the 19th century. The story's unsettling atmosphere and symbolic use of the wallpaper serve as a commentary on the repression faced by women and the importance of autonomy and understanding in mental health care. "The Yellow Wallpaper" remains a seminal work in feminist literature and psychological fiction, resonating with readers who appreciate stories that challenge societal norms and explore the depths of the human mind. Whether read as a historical critique or a timeless exploration of mental health, this story continues to provoke thought and discussion.Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American feminist, sociologist, and writer, renowned for her advocacy of women's rights and social reform. Born in 1860, she dedicated her life to addressing gender inequality and promoting women's independence through her essays, stories, and lectures. Gilman's work often challenged traditional gender roles and highlighted the need for societal change, making her a key figure in the feminist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her influential writings, including "Women and Economics," have left a lasting impact on feminist thought and social reform.

In the utopian society of Ourland, women hold all positions of power and influence. Men, relegated to domestic duties, are content with their subservient role. But when a group of dissatisfied men plot to overthrow the matriarchy, the delicate balance of Ourland is threatened. Enter Van, a young woman who has always questioned the status quo. As she uncovers the truth behind the men's rebellion, she must confront her own beliefs and decide where her loyalties lie. With Her in Ourland is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of gender roles, power dynamics, and the nature of utopia.

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Diagnosed by her physician husband with a "temporary nervous depression-a slight hysterical tendency" after the birth of her child, a woman is urged to rest for the summer in an old colonial mansion. Forbidden from doing work of any kind, she spends her days in the house's former nursery, with its barred windows, scratched floor, and peeling yellow wallpaper. In a private journal, the woman records her growing obsession with the "horrid" wallpaper. Its strange pattern mutates in the moonlight, revealing what appears to be a human figure in the design. With nothing else to occupy her mind, the woman resolves to unlock the mystery of the wallpaper. Her quest, however, leads not to the truth, but into the darkest depths of madness. A condemnation of the patriarchy, The Yellow Wallpaper explores with terrifying economy the oppression, grave misunderstanding, and willful dismissal of women in late nineteenth-century society. First published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine.

Diagnosed by her physician husband with a "temporary nervous depression-a slight hysterical tendency" after the birth of her child, a woman is urged to rest for the summer in an old colonial mansion. Forbidden from doing work of any kind, she spends her days in the house's former nursery, with its barred windows, scratched floor, and peeling yellow wallpaper. In a private journal, the woman records her growing obsession with the "horrid" wallpaper. Its strange pattern mutates in the moonlight, revealing what appears to be a human figure in the design. With nothing else to occupy her mind, the woman resolves to unlock the mystery of the wallpaper. Her quest, however, leads not to the truth, but into the darkest depths of madness. A condemnation of the patriarchy, The Yellow Wallpaper explores with terrifying economy the oppression, grave misunderstanding, and willful dismissal of women in late nineteenth-century society. First published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine.

Amarrant sa raison entre folie et écriture, l'auteure cherche les preuves de son enfermement dans la forêt des signes que lui renvoie le motif du papier peint. Elle y découvre, métamorphosée, la réalité de son esclavage, et se voit elle-même, prisonnière derrière le dessin déformé en barreaux monstrueux... « Pendant longtemps, je n'ai pas compris ce qu'était cette forme dérobée derrière le motif, mais maintenant, je suis certaine que c'est une femme. À la lumière du jour, elle est calme, immobile. J'imagine que c'est le motif qui la bride. C'est si troublant... Et je m'y absorbe des heures... Parfois, je me dis qu'elles sont des multitudes, parfois qu'elle est seule. Elle fait le tour en rampant à une vitesse folle, ébranlant chaque motif. Elle s'immobilise dans les zones de lumière et, dans les zones d'ombre, elle s'agrippe aux barreaux qu'elle secoue avec violence. Sans fin, elle tente de sortir. Impossible d'échapper à ce dessin ? Il serre à la gorge. » C.P.G.

Amarrant sa raison entre folie et écriture, l'auteure cherche les preuves de son enfermement dans la forêt des signes que lui renvoie le motif du papier peint. Elle y découvre, métamorphosée, la réalité de son esclavage, et se voit elle-même, prisonnière derrière le dessin déformé en barreaux monstrueux... « Pendant longtemps, je n'ai pas compris ce qu'était cette forme dérobée derrière le motif, mais maintenant, je suis certaine que c'est une femme. À la lumière du jour, elle est calme, immobile. J'imagine que c'est le motif qui la bride. C'est si troublant... Et je m'y absorbe des heures... Parfois, je me dis qu'elles sont des multitudes, parfois qu'elle est seule. Elle fait le tour en rampant à une vitesse folle, ébranlant chaque motif. Elle s'immobilise dans les zones de lumière et, dans les zones d'ombre, elle s'agrippe aux barreaux qu'elle secoue avec violence. Sans fin, elle tente de sortir. Impossible d'échapper à ce dessin ? Il serre à la gorge. » C.P.G.

`Moving the Mountain' (1911) is a novel by American feminist and writer, Charlotte Gilman. It is the first book of her classic utopian feminist trilogy that includes `Herland' (1915) and `With Her in Our Land' (1916). After suffering from memory loss due to an accident during his trip to Tibet at the age of 25, John Robertson is eventually found by his sister Nellie thirty years later. She helps him recover his memory, but on returning home to America, John is shocked to discover that much has changed and women are now emancipated. Can he learn to accept equality of the sexes and that the misogynist views of his youth no longer exist? Readers looking for a utopian twist on Margaret Atwood's ´The Handmaid's Tale´ will love ´Moving the Mountain´! Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson (1860-1935), was an American feminist, writer, publisher and advocate for social reform. She wrote novels, short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and has served as a role model for future generations of feminists. She is best remembered for her semi-autobiographical short story, `The Yellow Wallpaper' (1899), which she wrote after suffering a severe bout of post-childbirth depression. Other notable works include her feminist utopian trilogy, `Moving the Mountain' (1911), `Herland' (1915), and `With Her in Our Land' (1916). Gilman also published a collection of poems addressing women's issues, called `In This Our World' (1993).

Moving the Mountain is a feminist utopian novel written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It was published serially in Perkins Gilman's periodical The Forerunner and then in book form, both in 1911. The book was one element in the major wave of utopian and dystopian literature that marked the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The novel was also the first volume in Gilman's utopian trilogy; it was followed by the famous Herland and its sequel, With Her in Ourland . John Robertson, lost in Tibet for thirty years, is finally brought back to America by his sister Nellie, only to find his society completely transformed.

´Concerning Children´, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, was first published in 1900 and focuses on how society can be improved through better nurturing of the younger generations. Reminiscent of Supernanny Jo Frost and Dr. Spock, Charlotte Perkins Gilman offers a surprisingly modern take on child-rearing in this influential parenting handbook, which still resonates with feminist readers today. Gilman echoes the old African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child", and considers this in the context of a patriarchal US society. From discussions of building resilience in children to gender and obedience, Gilman manages to encompass politics, economic, and societal arguments as well as gender, sexism, and new motherhood all in one fascinating book which aims to improve the community at large. ´Concerning Children´ will delight fans of Gilman's other works such as `The Home, Its Work and Influence'. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and `tom boy' - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper', which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and strongly believed that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

Suffrage Songs and Verses, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a collection of 25 poems which advocates the suffragette movement and women's rights. Published in 1911, the poetry anthology includes both famous and lesser-known works such as `Women of To-day', `Boys Will Be Boys' and `The Socialist and the Suffragist', and is a clear inspiration for modern feminist writers and pro-women's rights campaigners. Now seen as a classic selection of American female poetry and inspirational literature, this forward-thinking anthology examines the role of women in a pre-WW1 patriarchal society - and was one of many works to inspire the 2015 British historical drama film `Suffragette' which starred Carey Mulligan, Meryl Streep, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne-Marie Duff. A selection of Perkins' work featured in this book were originally published in the book `In this our World' in 1898. Charlotte Perkins Gilman's best known work was her autobiographical-inspired short story `The Yellow Wallpaper', written about her experience of severe postnatal depression, which was made into a 2011 gothic thriller film by Logan Thomas. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After jobs as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and `tom boy' - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper' which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. A member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame, Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a strong believer that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and chose to take her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

´The Crux´, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a fictional novel about an entrepreneurial group of women in North America. First published as part of a series in the feminist journal ´The Forerunner´ in 1910, ´The Crux´ tells the story of Vivian Lane and her female associates, who move away to start a boarding house for men in Denver, Colorado. Often cited as an important early feminist work, the novel metaphorically and directly examines social issues relating to gender, the role of women, politics, marriage, and stereotypes. The fictional leading character, Vivian Lane, meets and falls in love with Morton Elder who carries the diseases gonorrhoea and syphilis - which becomes a barrier to marriage and having a family more due to the utopian notion that it would harm the `national stock', rather than the concern of being a risk to Lane's health. The book was originally written, in Gilman's words, as a "story for young women to read in order that they may protect themselves and their children to come." Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and tomboy - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper', which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and strongly believed that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

"Should we not laugh to see a horse in corsets? The time is coming when we shall so laugh to see a woman." - The Forerunner Volume 1 (1909-1910) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. In this anthology collection of key writings by prominent humanitarian and pro-equality writer, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the reader is afforded a fascinating insight into the lives and societal challenges of women in the early 20th century. Through a selection of expertly written poems, essays, and fictional stories as well as non-fiction narratives, the monthly magazine excerpts include lesser-known works such as `Our Androcentric Culture; or, The Man-Made World', the poem `Then This', and an essay entitled `A Small God And a Large Goddess'. The original writing showcases a progressive thinker with a strong female voice, who was ahead of her time in terms of feminism and women's rights, in this selection of politically-inspired pieces from 1909. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and tomboy - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces, and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper', which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and strongly believed that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

Often referred to as a `sociological study', ´The Home: Its Work and Influence´ - written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and published in 1903 - is an examination of the traditional household structure and the repression of women within a domestic role. Ahead of her time on feminist issues and women's suffrage, the author criticises the assumed domesticity of women in the early part of the 20th century. Gilman argues that liberating women (and men, for that matter) and enabling them to gain economic independence is an essential ingredient for improving a marriage, family, and their role as a parent - improving not only classic domestic setups but racial inequality too. In ´The Home´, Gilman focuses on key topics such as cooking, domestic ethics, and children, in an effort to show how every household could benefit the entire family unit as well as society at large. This book is perfect for those interested in gaining insight into women's place in society in the early 20th century. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After working as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self-declared humanist and tomboy - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces, and poetry. Her best-known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper', which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. Gilman was a member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame and a strong believer that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and subsequently took her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

'Herland' is a adventurous book that looks at what an all female utopia could look like. Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the story is about three explorers that crash land in a community where women have created a utopia without any men. The book questions feminism, the structure of society and the concept of gender itself. The book paves the way to feminist discussions explored in titles such as 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood, and by trailblazers like Judith Butler. Charlotte Perkins Gilman is an American novelist that was known for her feminist and humanitarian literature. Considered a utopian-feminist, Perkins paved the way for future generations of feminists through her writing. Best known for her semi-autobiographical short 'The Yellow Wallpaper', Perkins examined women's role in society, and the concept of gender itself.

`The Yellow Wallpaper', by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, is a short story first published in January 1892. The psychological thriller by the renowned US women's rights writer and campaigner is an autobiographical-inspired novella based upon her own experience of severe postnatal depression, leading to post-natal psychosis. At the time, women with PND (known in America as postpartum depression) were seen as hysterical and were often dismissed by doctors who overlooked treatment options through lack of understanding of the condition. In Perkins' short story, written tellingly from the first-person perspective, the nameless female protagonist is forced to sleep in an attic with yellow wallpaper and is driven mad by her enforced imprisonment following the birth of her first child. The book describes in detail how she sees imagined beings and ghostly sightings in the house. Disturbing in its nature yet utterly realistic to the heroine, the protagonist offers a diary-style narrative detailing her experience as a new mother suffering with severe mental illness: "I don't know why I should write this. I don't want to. I don't feel able. And I know John would think it absurd. But I must say what I feel and think in some way-it is such a relief! But the effort is getting to be greater than the relief." Evoking gothic themes of Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre', in both Jane Eyre's own tortuous and notorious Red Room and Bertha Mason's confinement in her loft prison, the book was made into a film in 2011 - directed by Logan Thomas and starring Aric Cushing and Juliet Landau. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was born on 3rd July 1860 in Connecticut, USA. Her early family life was troubled, with her father abandoning his wife and family; a move which strongly influenced her feminist political leanings and advocator of women's rights. After jobs as a tutor and painter, Perkins - a self- declared humanist and `tom boy' - began to work as a writer of short stories, novels, non-fiction pieces and poetry. Her best known work is her semi-autobiographical short story, inspired by her post-natal depression, entitled `The Yellow Wallpaper' which was published in 1892 and made into a film in 2011. A member of the American National Women's Hall of Fame, Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a strong believer that "the domestic environment oppressed women through the patriarchal beliefs upheld by society". A believer in euthanasia, she was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in January 1932 and chose to take her own life in August 1935, writing in her suicide note that she "chose chloroform over cancer".

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, most famous for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," wrote Women and Economics in 1898, at a time when the roles of women in society were already undergoing radical change: women were entering the work force in large numbers, the suffrage movement was agitating for the vote, and young women were looking for a new definition of their place other than as a wife or mother. The book takes the position that humans are the only species in which the female depends on the male for her survival, and that this arrangement must change for the human race to continue to be successful. Gilman argues for the evolution of marriage, family, home life, and what she calls the sexuoeconomic relationship between men and women. Although she was in demand as a lecturer and writer, Women and Economics was the first booklength work to consolidate her views. As a feminist text, it's significant not necessarily for its profundity or for its appeal for women's rights, but rather for its application of social Darwinism, espousing the theory that the roles played by women inevitably evolve and that the gendered division of labor produces warped human beings of both sexes. Its popularity was also helped by its accessibility-as one of her critics stated, "it stirs no deep reverberations of the soul ... but you can quote it, and remember its points." As suffragism progressed and first wave feminism began to fade, Gilman's ideas were somewhat forgotten. But as feminism resurged in the 1960s, her work was rediscovered and interest rebounded in this groundbreaking feminist who played an important role in shaping public opinion, disseminating radical ideas, and encouraging women (and men) to change their thinking about gender roles.

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Three male explorers set out to reach a legendary land where only women live, and find-to their surprise-that the legends are true. This country hidden in the mountains is a feminist utopia. There are no men, nor is there war, poverty, or crime. The residents subsist on food from cultivated forests, maintain immaculate houses and roads, and reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis. Although the main characters are men, their role is to show us how their notions about society and womanhood are humorously upturned. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an outspoken activist and suffragist, most famous nowadays for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper." As a writer, she was stunningly prolific. She founded The Forerunner, a monthly magazine for which she personally wrote every article, story, and poem. Because she chose to run no advertisements, she covered the cost of printing the magazine herself. In contrast to many women's publications of the day, Gilman advocated for equal rights and expanded social roles for women. Originally published serially in The Forerunner in 1915, Herland was not republished as a standalone work until decades later. It is the second in Gilman's Utopian trilogy, along with Moving the Mountain and With Her in Ourland.

A woman is suffering from severe postpartum psychosis and her husband takes her to a colonial mansion where they can spend the summer. The woman is however closed and isolated in a single room where her nervous depression gets worse with the time. The only thing she sees all day long is a yellow wallpaper which she studies in so many details that she finally finds a creeping woman behind the pattern. The summer is over and the family is about to go home. The husband opens the door to his wife's room. What he sees is however both unexpected and horrifying. B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American author who lived in the period 1860-1935. Among her literary legacy are many short stories, novels and non-fiction works, but she was also interested in humanism and held many lectures on social reform and responsibilities. She was a feminist who wanted to prove to other women that they could lead the life they wanted. The topic was often depicted in her works and many of her main characters were women who had to deal with mental breakdowns, everyday problems or lack of understanding from society's side. Some of Gilman's best known works are "The Yellow Wallpaper", "His Religion and Hers", and "Herland". Her autobiography "The Living of Charlotte Perkins Gilman: An Autobiography" was published in the same year she took her own life.

The three friends Van, Terry and Jeff are about to embark on a mission which will change their lives forever. They have heard of a place where only women live but they are more skeptics than believers. However they really do find such a place. And all their assumptions and stereotypes are shattered. The society that women have created is working more than perfectly. There are no wars, no domination nor conflicts. The three self-invited guests are however not welcome and are held captive for a few months. If they manage to escape, they are not sure if they still want to return to their homeland. But is everything as perfect as it seems? Find the answers in "Herland". B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere. Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American author who lived in the period 1860-1935. Among her literary legacy are many short stories, novels and non-fiction works, but she was also interested in humanism and held many lectures on social reform and responsibilities. She was a feminist who wanted to prove to other women that they could lead the life they wanted. The topic was often depicted in her works and many of her main characters were women who had to deal with mental breakdowns, everyday problems or lack of understanding from society's side. Some of Gilman's best known works are "The Yellow Wallpaper", "His Religion and Hers", and "Herland". Her autobiography "The Living of Charlotte Perkins Gilman: An Autobiography" was published in the same year she took her own life.

Cloîtrée dans une maison de campagne isolée et tenue à l'écart de toute activité par son mari médecin, une jeune mère dépressive après la naissance de leur enfant brave en secret l'interdiction qu'il lui pose d'écrire. Désoeuvrée, elle sombre dans la fascination pour l'affreux papier peint de la chambre à coucher. Elle finit par y voir, en miroir, une femme séquestrée derrière les arabesques... "Pendant longtemps, je n'ai pas compris ce qu'était cette forme dérobée derrière le motif, mais maintenant, je suis certaine que c'est une femme. À la lumière du jour, elle est calme, immobile. J'imagine que c'est le motif qui la bride. C'est si troublant... Et je m'y absorbe des heures... Parfois, je me dis qu'elles sont des multitudes, parfois qu'elle est seule. Elle fait le tour en rampant à une vitesse folle, ébranlant chaque motif. Elle s'immobilise dans les zones de lumière et, dans les zones d'ombre, elle s'agrippe aux barreaux qu'elle secoue avec violence." C.P.G.

Découvrez The Yellow Wallpaper, un chef-d’œuvre féministe de Charlotte Perkins Gilman, publié en 1892.