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Exploring themes of mental illness and gender roles, this classic short story follows a woman's descent into madness as she is confined to a room by her husband. The oppressive environment and the yellow wallpaper become symbols of her struggle for autonomy and self-expression. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with the wallpaper's patterns, the narrative delves into the effects of isolation and societal expectations on women's mental health. The story is a poignant critique of the treatment of women in the 19th century.
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The Yellow Wallpaper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Yellow Wallpaper
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Publisher
- Shortridge Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781800603004
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring themes of mental illness and gender roles, this classic short story follows a woman's descent into madness as she is confined to a room by her husband. The oppressive environment and the yellow wallpaper become symbols of her struggle for autonomy and self-expression. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with the wallpaper's patterns, the narrative delves into the effects of isolation and societal expectations on women's mental health. The story is a poignant critique of the treatment of women in the 19th century.