The Yellow Wall-Paper and Other Stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wall-Paper and Other Stories

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

381 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics feminism short stories dark reflective slow-paced

Description

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...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 336 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
emotional 26%
informative 23%
inspiring 21%
funny 19%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 11%
sad 9%
tense 9%
lighthearted 7%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 26%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 67% | No: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 17% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.74

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...