Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

Herland

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ISBN 13:: 9781909735125
author:: Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Aziloth Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 122
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.66 centimetres
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, General,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's 'Herland' is a thought-provoking tale that explores the consequences of societal norms. Three young men, schooled in the conventional view of women as weak and timid creatures, stumble upon an all-female society where rationality, equality, and compassion reign supreme. In this utopian fantasy, reproduction requires no male input, challenging the traditional notion of gender roles. As the three adventurers navigate life in Herland, they are forced to confront their own cultural indoctrination and the supposed inferiority of women. Gilman's skillful storytelling brings about a gradual shift in perspective, ultimately revealing that the supposed weaknesses of women are merely products of societal conditioning. Through 'Herland', Gilman offers a commentary on the injustices faced by women in patriarchal societies, presenting a compelling vision of an alternative world where equality and compassion prevail.

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