The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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63 pages | first published 1892

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Best known for the 1892 title story of this collection, a harrowing tale of a woman's descent into madness, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote more than 200 other short stories. Seven of her finest are reprinted here. Written from a feminist perspect...
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Moods

dark 60%
reflective 58%
emotional 38%
mysterious 35%
tense 28%
challenging 26%
sad 17%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 9%
informative 8%
funny 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | N/A: 5% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 32% | N/A: 15% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

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