Yellow Wallpaper & Other Stories

Paperback

Main Details

Title Yellow Wallpaper & Other Stories
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
ISBN/Barcode 9781788881159
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Paperback

Publishing Details

Publisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint Arcturus Publishing Ltd
NZ Release Date 15 July 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Yellow Wallpaper, first published in January 1892, is regarded as an important piece of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental. It explores key issues imposed by the patriarchal society and paved the way for other leading feminist writers; Sylvia Plath and Alice Walker.

Author Biography

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a prominent American feminist, sociologist, writer and a lecturer for social reform. She served as a role model for future generations of feminists through her unorthodox concepts and lifestyle.