Author
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (3 July 1860 to 17 August 1935), born in Hartford and also known as Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was an American novelist, sociologist, lecturer and campaigner for social reform, and a leading early voice for women's rights. She is best remembered for The Yellow Wallpaper (1892), a semi-autobiographical story drawn from her postpartum depression, for her manifesto Women and Economics (1898) and for the utopian novel Herland (1915).
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, mostly classic and short stories, first published in 1892.
Born 3 July 1860, HartfordFrom United States
Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
Our review
The Yellow Wallpaper1892 · ★ 4.0
GenresClassic 1Short Stories 1Publishers
Achievements
- National Women's Hall of Fame, 1994
- Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Awards & honours
2 recordedHonours & fellowships
National Women's Hall of Fame 1994Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame 1994
Books
1 bookFrequently asked questions
How many Charlotte Perkins Gilman books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 1 book by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: The Yellow Wallpaper.