The Yellow Wallpaper

Annotated Edition with Key Points and Study Guide

Autor*innen

• Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Parameter

• Psychologie

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Exploring the oppressive effects of the "rest cure" for postpartum depression, this work reflects Charlotte Perkins Gilman's personal struggles. The narrative captures the descent into madness faced by women subjected to restrictive treatments that stifled their creativity and autonomy. Through the protagonist's obsession with the titular wallpaper, the story critiques societal norms and highlights the detrimental impact of enforced isolation on mental health. The book serves as a powerful commentary on gender roles and the need for self-expression.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback