Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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THE HERLAND TRILOGY: Moving the Mountain, Herland & With Her in Ourland (Complete Edition) (eBook, ePUB)

Utopian Classic Fiction

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's THE HERLAND TRILOGY: Moving the Mountain, Herland & With Her in Ourland (Complete Edition) is a groundbreaking feminist utopian fiction that challenges traditional gender roles and societal constructs. The trilogy explores the hypothetical society of Herland, a secluded all-female civilization free from the influence of men, highlighting themes of equality, motherhood, and the rejection of capitalist ideologies. Gilman's writing style is concise yet thought-provoking, captivating readers with her vivid descriptions of this idealistic world while also critiquing the limitations of the patriarchal society in which she lived. The Herland Trilogy stands as a classic work of feminist literature, inspiring generations of readers to envision a more equitable future for all. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a prominent feminist and social reformer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, draws upon her own experiences and observations to craft this thought-provoking trilogy. Influenced by her own struggles within a male-dominated society, Gilman's work serves as a powerful call to action for women's rights and liberation. I highly recommend THE HERLAND TRILOGY to readers interested in feminist literature, utopian fiction, and social critique, as it offers a thought-provoking exploration of gender, society, and the possibilities of a more equal world.

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) stands as a seminal figure in American literature and feminist thought. A writer, lecturer, and social reformer, Gilman's body of work traverses fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, comprising an articulate vision of women's rights and societal reform. Gilman is perhaps most renowned for 'The Herland Trilogy,' which includes 'Moving the Mountain' (1911), 'Herland' (1915), and 'With Her in Ourland' (1916). These works epitomize utopian feminist literature, delineating a vision of a world where gender equality prevails. 'Herland,' the centerpiece, envisions an isolated society composed entirely of women who reproduce through parthenogenesis, exploring themes of gender, culture, and education. Gilman's writing is characterized by its daring reformist ideas and its clear, persuasive, and accessible style. Beyond these utopian works, Gilman's short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper' (1892) remains a core text in the study of American literature and gender studies, illustrating her profound concern with the oppressive roles prescribed to women in the 19th-century patriarchal society. Gilman's work presaged future feminist scholarship and continues to inspire readers with its progressive ideas and its challenge to social norms. She remains a cornerstone of American feminist literary tradition, her works serving as essential readings for an understanding of early feminist thought and the advancement of women's rights.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 800
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788027235292
• Artikelnr.: 50284906