Books like The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman presents a woman's psychological struggle as she grapples with postpartum depression, marital confinement, and the societal expectations of early 20th‑century America. Through a chilling narrative of isolation and mental illness, Gilman critiques the treatment of women and the oppressive sexual roles enforced by marriage."
First publish date: 1981
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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