“Its time we woke up,” pursued Gerald, still inwardly urged to unfamiliar speech. “Women are pretty much people, seems to me. I know they dress like fools - but who’s to blame for that? We invent all those idiotic hats of theirs, and design their crazy fashions, and what’s more, if a woman is courageous enough to wear common-sense clothes - and shoes - which of us wants to dance with her?”
Quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Work
The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Writings
This compilation features a variety of works by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, encompassing both her short stories and personal essays. Notable among these is the poignant narrative 'The Yellow Wallpaper,' which explores themes of mental health and societal constraints. 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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