In this our world

Name: In this our world
Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

By Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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A lively collection of lyric and didactic poems that moves between intimate reflections and public critique. Many pieces treat birth, domestic life, motherhood, and constrained gender roles, while others address nature, mortality, work, and civic concerns. The voice shifts from contemplative to exhortatory and satirical, combining vivid imagery with moral argument to question customary social arrangements and imagine broader possibilities for individual and collective life. Poems are arranged in thematic sequences that move from personal experience to social and political commentary.

About the Author

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman was an influential American writer and social reformer known for her contributions to feminist literature and social criticism. Born in 1860, she is best remembered for her short story "The Yellow Wallpaper," which explores themes of mental health and women's oppression. Gilman's works often advocate for women's rights and challenge traditional gender roles, as seen in her utopian novel "Herland," where she imagines a society composed entirely of women. Throughout her career, she wrote extensively on issues of gender, work, and society, leaving a lasting impact on feminist thought and literature.