The Yellow Wallpaper
Written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Narrated by Freya Hansen
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About this audiobook
Presented in the first person, the story is a collection of journal entries written by a woman (Jane) whose physician husband (John) has confined her to the upstairs bedroom of a house he has rented for the summer.
She is forbidden from working and has to hide her journal from him, so she can recuperate from what he calls a "temporary nervous depression – a slight hysterical tendency," a diagnosis common to women in that period.
The windows of the room are barred, and there is a gate across the top of the stairs, allowing her husband to control her access to the rest of the house.
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935), author of the celebrated short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," is regarded by many as a leading intellectual in the women's movement in the United States during the first two decades of the twentieth century. Michael Kimmel is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at SUNY, Stony Brook, and the author of Manhood in America: A Cultural History. Amy Aronson is a professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Fordham University.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Yellow Wallpaper renowned for its exploration of the oppression of women and the consequences of patriarchal control. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows a woman's descent into madness as she grapples with the constraints of societal expectations and the stifling effects of her environment.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The story explores the thin line between sanity and madness, highlighting the detrimental effects of isolation, gaslighting, and invalidation on mental health. The protagonist's descent into madness serves as a commentary on the damaging consequences of denying individuals the right to express themselves and control their own lives.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Yellow Wallpaper remains a staple in literature curricula worldwide, ensuring that its message of empowerment and liberation continues to be passed down to new generations of listeners.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Yellow Wallpaper remains a seminal work of feminist literature and a powerful critique of the patriarchal structures that govern society. It has inspired countless interpretations, adaptations, and scholarly analyses, cementing its status as a classic of American literature.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This haunting and thought-provoking narrative is often celebrated as a seminal work of feminist literature, addressing themes of female oppression, mental illness, and the restrictive roles imposed upon women in the late 19th century.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The woman's fixation on the wallpaper and her hallucinations underscore the power of the human imagination and its capacity to both liberate and imprison the mind. Her creative impulses clash with the oppressive reality of her situation, leading to a breakdown of her mental faculties.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Yellow Wallpaper critiques the patriarchal norms and gender roles that confine women to domesticity and deny them autonomy and agency. The protagonist's confinement and subjugation symbolize the broader societal oppression faced by women in the 19th century.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The story's portrayal of mental illness, female agency, and the intersection of gender and power continues to resonate with readers today, sparking discussions about women's rights, mental health advocacy, and the importance of self-expression and autonomy.