53 pages 1 hour read

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Herland

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1915

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Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is lauded for its pioneering exploration of feminist utopia and gender roles, praised for its imaginative narrative and sharp social commentary. However, some critics find its characters one-dimensional and the prose dated. Despite these issues, it remains a significant and thought-provoking work in feminist literature.

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Who Should Read Herland?

Readers who would enjoy Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman are typically interested in early feminist literature, utopian societies, and critiques of gender roles. Comparable to readers of Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale and Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness, they seek thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Gender / Feminism
Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
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