Author: Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
Synopsis:
In "The Yellow Wallpaper," a young woman is confined to a room in a secluded mansion as part of her husband's prescribed treatment for her "nervous condition." As she spends her days in isolation, she becomes increasingly obsessed with the peculiar yellow wallpaper that adorns the room's walls. As her mental state deteriorates, the wallpaper takes on a sinister presence, leading her down a path of madness and self-discovery.
Genres:
Gothic fiction, psychological fiction, feminist literature
Themes:
Gender roles and oppression, mental illness, the power of imagination and creativity
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