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This book contains Charlotte Perkins Gilman's first collection of poetry, coupled with almost eighty previously uncollected pieces. A wonderful compendium that is sure to be of interest to keen lovers of poetry, 'In This Our World' is a great example of Gilman's unique style and unrelenting passion for her subject matter. A book worthy of a place atop any bookshelf, this text constitutes a veritable must-have for fans and collectors of Gilman's prolific work.

PREFACEThis story is, first, for young women to read; second, for young men to read; after that, for anybody who wants to. Anyone who doubts its facts and figures is referred to "Social Diseases and Marriage," by Dr. Prince Morrow, or to "Hygiene and Morality," by Miss Lavinia Dock, a trained nurse of long experience.Some will hold that the painful facts disclosed are unfit for young girls to know. Young girls are precisely the ones who must know them, in order that they may protect themselves and their children to come. The time to know of danger is before it is too late to avoid it.If some say "Innocence is the greatest charm of young girls," the answer is, "What good does it do them?"

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, in full Charlotte Anna Perkins Stetson Gilman, née Charlotte Anna Perkins, also called Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman, (born July 3, 1860, Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.-died August 17, 1935, Pasadena, California), American feminist, lecturer, writer, and publisher who was a leading theorist of the women's movement in the United States.In 1898 Perkins published Women and Economics, a manifesto that attracted great attention and was translated into seven languages. In a radical call for economic independence for women, she dissected with keen intelligence much of the romanticized convention surrounding contemporary ideas of womanhood and motherhood. Her notions of redefining domestic and child-care chores as social responsibilities to be centralized in the hands of those particularly suited and trained for them reflected her earlier interest in the Nationalist clubs advocated by Edward Bellamy, and she expanded on contemporary ideas in Concerning Children (1900) and The Home (1903). In June 1900 she married a cousin, George H. Gilman, with whom she lived in New York City until 1922. Human Work (1904) continued the arguments of Women and Economics. Later books include What Diantha Did (1910), The Man-Made World (1911), in which she distinguished the characteristic virtues and vices of men and women and attributed the ills of the world to the dominance of men, The Crux (1911), Moving the Mountain (1911), His Religion and Hers (1923), and The Living of Charlotte Perkins Gilman: An Autobiography (1935).From 1909 to 1916 Gilman edited and published the monthly Forerunner, a magazine of feminist articles, views, and fiction. She also contributed to other periodicals. Gilman joined Jane Addams in founding the Woman's Peace Party in 1915, but she was little involved in other organized movements of the day. After treatments for the cancer that afflicted her proved ineffective, she took her own life. (britannica.com)

First appearing in 1892 The Yellow Wallpaper is a searing vision of a distinctively feminine form of madness and commands attention as an arresting tale of horror and a moving look into a woman¿s mind. The story uncompromisingly thrusts the reader into the mind of the narrator. She is a woman forced, ostensibly for her own good, into a ¿rest cure¿, a psychological straitjacket so constricting that she begins to unravel. Her mental dissolution is described with such fierce immediacy that The Yellow Wallpaper has been read and anthologized as a chilling horror tale. While it can easily be appreciated for its disorienting thrills, the story¿s true resonance comes from its matter-of-fact portrayal of a woman pushed to the rim of sanity by society¿s demands and her family¿s utter inability to conceive of the fact that she cannot fit within their strictures. Shot through with unforgettable images of the yellow wallpaper, its shadowy depths and what seems to lurk there, The Yellow Wallpaper builds to a climax that combines the narrative impact of an Edgar Allan Poe story with a wrenching protest of the treatment of women. Unique and genre-bending, Gilman¿s story was unrivaled in its era and its power endures undiminished today.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Yellow Wallpaper is both modern and readable.

In Republic, Plato argues poets should be banned from the ideal society for their interest in illusion, in things other than the truth. In Suffrage Songs and Verses, Charlotte Perkins Gilman proves that poets are a danger to government¿not because they speak of illusions, but because they threaten the illusion by which the few hold power over the many.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American author who wrote several works of historical and social fiction, including the classic short story "e;The Yellow Wallpaper."e;

Women and Economics (1898) is a sociological and economic study by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage, Gilman sought to write a work of nonfiction that explained the need to introduce women into the workforce while alleviating their responsibilities as wives and mothers. Women and Economics, arguably Gilman's most important work, employs the theories of Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Thorstein Veblen to not only assess the damage done to women and human society by inequality, but to propose realistic ways of eliminating gender oppression while benefitting humanity at large.Observing that women in their roles as wives and mothers tend to work harder for longer hours than men while being excluded from the work force, Gilman proposes that the progress of human society depends upon the equality of men and women in all aspects of working and domestic life. She acknowledges the importance of the suffragist movement-in which she was a leading figure-while making the case for the economic equality of men and women in addition to the democratic equality sought by their activism. Ultimately, Gilman advocates for the professionalization of domestic work, suggesting that women should be allowed to enter the workforce while hiring others to care for and educate their children as well as perform the duties necessary for the upkeep of the home. Grounding her work in the dominant sociological, biological, and economic theories of the time, Gilman provided the intellectual arguments necessary for elevating the feminist cause from a popular movement to a true political force. Women and Economics is a powerful work of sociological thought by a leading reformer and feminist of her day.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Women and Economics is a classic of American literature and nonfiction reimagined for modern readers.

When a group of New England women move to the western frontier, they encounter a new set of problems testing their love, friendship and spirits. In The Crux, Gilman highlights women's need for economic independence and sexual autonomy. The strain of New England life pushes a group of progressive women to move to Colorado. Together, they open a boarding house and create a bustling business that supports both men and women. When one of the ladies fall in love with a male resident, it dramatically changes the group's dynamic. His poor health and questionable standing make their relationship a point of contention. The author uses their scenario to examine self-determination theory, and its connection to other ideologies that may influence a woman's choice. The Crux is a powerful exploration of contemporary feminist ideals. It focuses on the many disparities between genders both personally and professionally. This is an intriguing look at the long-term effects of different social conventions.

The "rest cure" was prescribed to Gilman by Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, author of the Autobiography of a Quack.

Eine junge Frau braucht nach der Geburt ihres Kindes Erholung, meint ihr Ehemann und mietet ein Sommerhaus, damit sie zur nötigen Ruhe kommt.Die junge Mutter fühlt sich wohl in dem schönen Haus, einzig der Raum mit der gelben Tapete bereitet ihr Unbehagen. Die in sich verschlungenen Muster scheinen von Tag zu Tag bedrohlicher und flößen ihr Angst ein. Was nur verbirgt sich hinter der Tapete?Unheimlich und beklemmend liest sich diese Geschichte in der Tradition von Edgar Allan Poe. Ein Schlüsseltext der amerikanischen Literatur in der Neuübersetzung von Christian Detoux.

Traduit par Nicolae Sfetcu "Le papier peint jaune" est considéré comme un oeuvre important de la littérature féministe américaine. Une femme qui souffre d'une maladie mentale est enfermée dans une chambre par son mari pour des raisons de santé. Elle devient obsédée par le papier peint jaune de la chambre. Il s'agit du rôle des femmes dans la société, la nouvelle illustrant comment le manque d'autonomie des femmes est préjudiciable à leur bien-être mental, émotionnel et même physique. "Le papier peint jaune" est essentiellement une réponse au médecin qui avait essayé de guérir la dépression grâce à un "remède de repos".

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Molti e molti lettori l'hanno chiesto. Quando il racconto uscì per la prima volta, sulla rivista New England Magazine del 1891, un medico di Boston inviò una protesta a The Transcript. Una storia del genere non doveva essere scritta, disse; avrebbe fatto impazzire chiunque l'avesse letta.Un altro medico, in Kansas credo, scrisse definendola la migliore descrizione della pazzia incipiente che avesse mai visto, e - perdonatemi - se fossi stata lì?Ora la storia della storia è questa:Per molti anni ho sofferto di un grave e continuo esaurimento nervoso tendente alla malinconia - e oltre. Durante il terzo anno (più o meno) di questo disturbo mi sono recata, in fede e con qualche timida speranza, da un noto specialista in malattie nervose, il più noto del paese. Quest'uomo saggio mi mise sul letto e applicò la terapia del riposo, con la quale il mio fisico ancora in forma rispose così prontamente che egli concluse che non c'era nulla di grave in me, e mi mandò a casa con il solenne consiglio di "vivere il più possibile una vita domestica", di "dedicare solo due ore di vita intellettuale al giorno", e di "non toccare mai più la penna, pennello o matita" finché avessi vissuto. Questo nel 1887.

A definitive edition of the groundbreaking feminist fiction of a nineteenth century pioneerBest known for her gothic short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a pioneering feminist writer, the author of the utopian novels Herland and With Her in Ourland, about a newly-discovered country in which there have been no men for 2000 years. Both novels are gathered here along with approximately forty of her best stories: "The Yellow Wallpaper," presented in both the published and the almost unknown original manuscript version, which contains a different ending, "The Giant Wistaria" and "The Rocking-Chair," and many others. Also included is an extensive selection of Gilman's poems, many written in support of suffrage and other reforms.

Charlotte Perkins Gilman''s short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" is one of the key texts in American women''s fiction and also a rallying cry for feminism. Since its original printing in 1892, it has been routinely anthologized in collections of women''s literature, American literature, and textbooks. This volume gathers nine other equally momentous stories by a diverse group of renowned American women authors who changed the world with their compelling tales. These ten stories testify to the power of the imagination to create personal transformation and political change.Authors whose stories appear in this unique collection are:Charlotte Perkins GilmanDjuna BarnesKate ChopinSui Sin Far Zora Neale HurstonNella LarsenGertrude SteinElizabeth StoddardFrances Ellen Watkins HarperEdith Wharton