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The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is the Maze Books January Book Club Title. On Thursday, January 30th at 6:30pm, we will be holding a book club discussion at Maze Books. There is no cost to attend and you do not need to have purchased the book at Maze Books to participate, though copies will be available online via our bookshop affiliate page and in-store. About the Book
“The Yellow Wallpaper (original title: ‘The Yellow Wallpaper. A Story’) is a 6,000-word short story by the American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature, illustrating attitudes in the 19th century toward women's health, both physical and mental.” (Wikipedia)
About the Author
“Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935) was an American writer who advocated for social reform, especially granting women greater and fairer rights. Her work revolved around the problem of male domination and the division between the genders at the time. In her career, Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote a number of literary works including, non-fiction, fiction and poetry books. One of her most successful stories was 'The Yellow Wallpaper' with its strong feminist undertone showed the suppression women had by the male doctors who dominated the field.” (Via Bookshop.org)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
406 E. State St. , Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61104
