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(0)Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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Women and Economics (1898) is a sociological and economic study by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage, Gilman sought to write a work of nonfiction that explained the need to introduce women into the workforce while alleviating their responsibilities as wives and mothers. Women and Economics, arguably Gilman's most important work, employs the theories of...
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With Her in Ourland Charlotte Perkins Gilman - Sequel to Herland.Published serially in the author's monthly magazine, Forerunner, volume 7 (1916).Herland described an all-women utopia in a secluded high valley, where 3 adventurous young men visit by airplane. Eventually, 2 of the 3 are expelled, along with a young Herland woman who has married one of the men. With Her in Ourland continues as the husband and wife tour the world outside of Herland,...
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Moving the Mountain is the first book in Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman's well known trilogy. The second book in the trilogy is her land mark classic Herland. Moving the Mountain delivers Gilman's program for reforming society. She concentrates on measures of rationality and efficiency that could be instituted in her own time, largely with greater social cooperation - equal education and treatment for girls and boys, day-care centers for working...
4) The Crux
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When a group of New England women move to the western frontier, they encounter a new set of problems testing their love, friendship and spirits. In The Crux, Gilman highlights women's need for economic independence and sexual autonomy. The strain of New England life pushes a group of progressive women to move to Colorado. Together, they open a boarding house and create a bustling business that supports both men and women. When one of the ladies fall...
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Audiolibro narrado en castellano. Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) estadounidense multidisciplinar se destacó en la literatura entre finales de 1890 y mediados de 1920; defensora del feminismo y del papel de la mujer en la sociedad. Sirvió de ejemplo para futuras generaciones de mujeres debido a sus ideas y su estilo de vida poco visto para la época.
En la presente edición recogemos dos relatos breves:
- El papel pintado amarillo:
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The Man-Made World (1911) is a sociological study by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage, Gilman sought to write a work of nonfiction that explained the effects of patriarchy not only on the lives of women, but on the structure and health of society at large.
In the beginning, Gilman observes that though biology naturally attributes motherhood and fatherhood...
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Moving the Mountain is the first book in Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman's well known trilogy. The second book in the trilogy is her land mark classic Herland. Moving Mountain delivers Gilman's program for reforming society. She concentrates on measures of rationality and efficiency that could be instituted in her own time, largely with greater social cooperation - equal education and treatment for girls and boys, day-care centers for working women,...
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Die gelbe Tapete ist eine Kurzgeschichte von Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Die Geschichte dreht sich um eine hysterische Frau, deren überlastete Nerven schließlich zu einem mentalen Zusammenbruch führen. Die gelbe Tapete in ihrem Schlafzimmer nimmt nach und nach von ihrem phantasievollen Geist Besitz lässt ihn sich selbst zerstören. Die kleine Geschichte, die in der Ich-Form der Betroffenen erzählt wird, ist in seltenem Maße vom Pathos des Wahnsinns...
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In this probing critique of "androcentric culture," pioneering feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman analyzes with wit and insight the many negative effects of male domination, not only on women in particular but on the welfare of the human race as a whole. Society's long history of male hegemony and female subservience has not enhanced the natural qualities of the human race but rather distorted them, says Gilman, as can be seen in many of society's...
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Experience the haunting and powerful journey of 'The Yellow Wallpaper.'
This classic short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman delves into the complexities of the human mind, portraying the struggles of a woman confined by societal norms and her own mental health. Set against the backdrop of an oppressive, isolating room with its peculiar yellow wallpaper, the narrative explores themes of identity, freedom, and psychological distress. Gilman's...
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story "The Yellow Wallpaper" is one of the key texts in American women's fiction and also a rallying cry for feminism. Since its original printing in 1892, it has been routinely anthologized in collections of women's literature, American literature, and textbooks. This volume gathers nine other equally momentous stories by a diverse group of renowned American women authors who changed the world with their compelling...
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Moving the Mountain is the first book in Charlotte Perkins Stetson Gilman's well known trilogy. The second book in the trilogy is her land mark classic Herland. Moving Mountain delivers Gilman's program for reforming society. She concentrates on measures of rationality and efficiency that could be instituted in her own time, largely with greater social cooperation - equal education and treatment for girls and boys, day-care centers for working women,...
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En esta recopilación se puede apreciar la maestría de Charlotte Perkins Gilman para el cuento corto, reflexivo y con gran conciencia social.
Textos divertidos a la par que trágicos, donde sus protagonistas deciden dar un giro a sus ideas y convicciones para asumir un papel principal en sus vidas. Toda esta obra se puede definir como un clamor hacia el feminismo que ridiculiza con grandes dosis de ironía los cánones patriarcales establecidos hacia...
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This volume collects two classic works by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: "The Yellow Wallpaper" - a chilling tale of descent into madness - and "What Diantha Did," an early feminist work. Also included is a rare, brief essay by Gilman on why she wrote "The Yellow Wallpaper." Gilman (1860 - 1935) was a prominent American sociologist, novelist, writer of short stories, poetry, and nonfiction, and a lecturer for social reform. She was a utopian feminist during...
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Suffrage Songs and Verses (1911) is a collection of political poems by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage, Gilman turned to poetry as a means of supporting the cause of suffragists everywhere. Although she is widely recognized for her novels, short stories, and nonfiction, Gilman's poetry showcases her command of language and fiery passion for the political...
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Os textos reunidos nesta edição formam um importante conjunto representativo da produção ficcional da escritora norte-americana Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935), considerada uma pioneira do feminismo. Nos sete contos selecionados e traduzidos por Heloisa Seixas estão em cena os temas que mobilizaram a autora durante toda a vida: a condição social das mulheres, a opressão imposta a elas e a necessidade de emancipação.
Charlotte trata...
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"And woman should stand beside man as the comrade of his soul, not the servant of his body."In a world where gender roles still shape societal norms and expectations, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's groundbreaking work remains as relevant and essential as ever. Gilman's incisive critique of patriarchy and its pervasive influence on every aspect of human existence continues to resonate deeply in today's world.In this seminal text, Gilman fearlessly challenges...
18) The Home
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The Home: Its Work and Influence (1903) is a sociological study by American author and feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Inspired by her work as a social reformer and advocate for women's suffrage, Gilman sought to write a work of nonfiction that explained the role of the home as a human institution, as well as to address the problems and inequities of home life-especially for women.
In the beginning, Gilman argues that "[e]very human being should...
19) Matriarcadia
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Matriarcadia es el relato de una sociedad utópica en la que sólo existen mujeres, quienes gobiernan una sociedad ordenada y pacífica sin varones desde hace dos mil años. Su apacible vida se ve alterada por la expedición de tres hombres de muy diferente carácter: un romántico soñador; un orgulloso joven adinerado, acostumbrado a dominar a las mujeres, y el narrador, abierto a comprender el nuevo mundo por descubrir. Los tres tienen la oportunidad...
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Novels of romance, science fiction, and crime that explore gender roles and social expectations-and helped shape women's history.
These three novels provide a fascinating look at some of the literary voices that influenced early views of feminism.
Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: Three sociology students journey into an uncharted region of South America and are shocked to discover a civilization of only women in this work of science fiction...