The Yellow Wallpaper
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Release Date: 1935-01-01
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
It is regarded as an important early work of Americanfeminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's physical and mental health. 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.
Reviews
Intriguing perspective
4By Nees!We read this in an English Lit course I took over the summer. And it captivated my attention then, I decided to give it another read many months later and it's just as captivating. Seeing it again helped me find even deeper meanings in the text than when I read it in class. Definitely recommend.Exceptional book!
5By SophiesweetangelkittenThe beauty of it being so short is that each time I reread it, I discover more depth in the writing. Very insightful into mental health -A great read!!!
5By Koolaid018A very interesting book, very symbolic and has some humor.Great but short
4By newbiereader1999Great concept. Gave it 4 stars because I wish it was longer!Good short story
3By Maddy with an issueIt wasn’t bad but was a bit slow in the beginning for a short story and a little confusing at the end, but overall it wasn’t a bad read.Wow.
5By court is radQuarantine read. Good or bad decision? I’d say a bit of both, but loved it nonetheless.Unsettling
5By Django RyderThe irony, symbolism and ambiguity in this story are exactly what make it so delightfully disturbing. The ending was a perfect conclusion!For psych students
3By Hales PassageA quick read which pulls you in slowly into the schizophrenic mind of a woman kept like a prisoner in a rental home by her physician-husband. Put it on the yellow tablet list of must-read books for psychology students.😏An Incredible read
5By TGBizmoA Classic I had not encountered until today. The entire story is a well-written, first-person account of the postpartum mental distress and breakdown of a young married woman — all in single-sentence paragraphs.This book is SOO LAME
1By NikkivqzThis story doesn't make any sense I hated it.... )):Outstanding
5By TiffkungpoVery well written. The author writes in an impeccable and capturing way.More should hear of this woman!
4By Long legionI just stumbled upon this and it's awesome. Just as revellant today as it was when it was writtenClassic
4By Was unculturedA short and provocative read into mental illness or the effects of isolation on any soul. Worth the short time it takes to read.Quick and crazy
5By JuqjuqI read a description saying this was a very early piece of feminist writing. Spot on! I really enjoyed this, and the pages just flew by. Very succinct but colorful writing.Breathtaking
5By jwguidryThis short story is at once shocking and rich and disturbing and delicious. Such power, such depth, such nuance and layered delight in so few words. Bravo and well done!Read alone in the dark...
4By J.L. HarmonA friend recommended this short story and it did not disappoint. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is a fascinating and disturbing exploration of the fragile human mind. It is worth reading!Beautifully written xx
5By GraceAlex_Gilman's style of writing never ceases to amaze me. I love how the feminist message ties with the narrator's regression towards mental instability. Her use of syntax, tone, imagery, everything is so beautifully written..I only wish that this story could have been longer.Wow
5By Scalded.This book was very out of this world confusing but good bookLove it
5By -AIDENN-Love how she starts "creeping" near the end!
