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The Yellow Wall-paper

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short story delves into the psychological effects of postpartum depression and the oppressive nature of Victorian-era domestic life through the perspective of a woman confined to a room with a yellow wallpaper. more

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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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