The Collected Poems of Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Enriched edition.By Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Length2h 6m
About this audiobook
The Collected Poems of Charlotte Perkins Gilman offers readers a glimpse into the lesser-known poetic works of this influential American author. Gilman's poetry showcases her progressive views on women's rights, social reform, and gender equality, themes that also permeate her well-known feminist fiction. Written in a straightforward and unflinching style, her poems provide a powerful commentary on the gender dynamics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite being overshadowed by her fiction, Gilman's poetry serves as a valuable contribution to the feminist literary canon. Readers will appreciate the depth and precision of her language, as well as the emotional resonance of her verse. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a leading figure in the American feminist movement, used her writing to challenge societal norms and advocate for women's autonomy. The Collected Poems highlights Gilman's versatility as a writer, showcasing her ability to tackle complex social issues with clarity and insight. Her personal experiences as a woman struggling against patriarchal constraints undoubtedly influenced her work, making her poetry even more compelling and relevant today. For readers interested in feminist literature and the historical context of women's rights in America, The Collected Poems of Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a must-read. Gilman's poetry offers a unique perspective on gender, society, and power dynamics, making it a valuable addition to any literary collection.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length2 hrs 6 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 7, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A CYNIC LOOKS AT LIFE
26Water-lure
2Introduction
27Aunt Eliza
3Author Biography
28The Cripple
4Historical Context
29When Thou Gainest Happiness
5Synopsis (Selection)
30For Fear
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6Then This
31His Agony
7Arrears
32Brain Service
8How Doth The Hat
33The Kingdom
9Thanksgiving
34Heaven Forbid!
10Thanksong
35The Puritan
11Love
36The Malingerer
12Steps
37May Leaves
13Child Labor
38The Room At The Top
14His Crutches
39A Bawling World
15Get Your Work Done
40O Faithful Clay!
16A Central Sun, a song
41We Eat At Home
17Locked Inside
42The Earth's Entail
18Here Is The Earth
43Alas!
19The "Anti" And The Fly
44"The Outer Reef!"
20Two Prayers
45To-morrow Night
21Before Warm February Winds
46The Waiting-Room
22Little Leafy Brothers
47Only Mine
23A Walk Walk Walk
48A Question
24Ode To A Fool
49In How Little Time
25The Sands
50The Socialist And The Suffragist
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