“The children in this country are the one center and focus of all our thoughts. Every step of our advance is always considered in its effect on them-on the race. You see, we are MOTHERS, she repeated, as if in that she had said it all.”
Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Work
The Yellow Wall-Paper, Herland, and Selected Writings
This compilation brings together a selection of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short stories and novellas, showcasing her exploration of women's rights and societal norms. The book features 'The Yellow Wall-Paper', a chilling narrative of mental illness and the constraints placed on women, and 'Herland', a speculative fiction story about an all-female society. Additionally, it includes other works that reflect Gilman's insightful and thought-provoking writing style. more
Author
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an American novelist, social reformer, and feminist. Her works explored the status of women in society, family, and career, and had a profound impact on women's literature and social movements. more
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