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    The Yellow Wallpaper
    The Yellow Wallpaper
    The Yellow Wallpaper
    Audiobook39 minutes

    The Yellow Wallpaper

    Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    Narrated by Freya Hansen

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    Presented in the first person, the story is a collection of journal entries written by a woman (Jane) whose physician husband (John) has confined her to the upstairs bedroom of a house he has rented for the summer.

    She is forbidden from working and has to hide her journal from him, so she can recuperate from what he calls a "temporary nervous depression – a slight hysterical tendency," a diagnosis common to women in that period.

    The windows of the room are barred, and there is a gate across the top of the stairs, allowing her husband to control her access to the rest of the house.

    An Author's Republic audio production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthor's Republic
    Release dateMar 5, 2017
    ISBN9781518944086
    Author

    Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born in 1860 in Connecticut. Her father left when she was young and Gilman spent the rest of her childhood in poverty. As an adult she took classes at the Rhode Island School of Design and supported herself financially as a tutor, painter and artist. She had a short marriage with an artist and suffered serious postnatal depression after the birth of their daughter. In 1888 Gilman moved to California, where she became involved in feminist organizations. In California, she was inspired to write and she published The Yellow Wallpaper in The New England Magazine in 1892. In later life she was diagnosed with breast cancer and died by suicide in 1935.

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    • 5/5
      The Yellow Wallpaper renowned for its exploration of the oppression of women and the consequences of patriarchal control. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows a woman's descent into madness as she grapples with the constraints of societal expectations and the stifling effects of her environment.
    • 5/5
      The story explores the thin line between sanity and madness, highlighting the detrimental effects of isolation, gaslighting, and invalidation on mental health. The protagonist's descent into madness serves as a commentary on the damaging consequences of denying individuals the right to express themselves and control their own lives.
    • 5/5
      The Yellow Wallpaper remains a staple in literature curricula worldwide, ensuring that its message of empowerment and liberation continues to be passed down to new generations of listeners.
    • 5/5
      The Yellow Wallpaper remains a seminal work of feminist literature and a powerful critique of the patriarchal structures that govern society. It has inspired countless interpretations, adaptations, and scholarly analyses, cementing its status as a classic of American literature.
    • 5/5
      This haunting and thought-provoking narrative is often celebrated as a seminal work of feminist literature, addressing themes of female oppression, mental illness, and the restrictive roles imposed upon women in the late 19th century.
    • 5/5
      The woman's fixation on the wallpaper and her hallucinations underscore the power of the human imagination and its capacity to both liberate and imprison the mind. Her creative impulses clash with the oppressive reality of her situation, leading to a breakdown of her mental faculties.
    • 5/5
      The Yellow Wallpaper critiques the patriarchal norms and gender roles that confine women to domesticity and deny them autonomy and agency. The protagonist's confinement and subjugation symbolize the broader societal oppression faced by women in the 19th century.
    • 5/5
      The story's portrayal of mental illness, female agency, and the intersection of gender and power continues to resonate with readers today, sparking discussions about women's rights, mental health advocacy, and the importance of self-expression and autonomy.