The Yellow Wall-Paper

The Yellow Wall-Paper

3.9 (16 valutazioni)
Sep 1, 1996 · Inglese · Brossura (64 pagine)
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Formato Brossura
Pagine 64
Lingua Inglese
Pubblicato Sep 1, 1996
Editore The Feminist Press at CUNY
ISBN-10 1558611584
ISBN-13 9781558611580

Descrizione

Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a woman grapples with her prescribed confinement to a secluded room, an ostensibly restful retreat that proves anything but soothing. As her isolation deepens, the once-inviting yellow wallpaper becomes a source of obsession and despair. Delving into her psyche, the protagonist unravels the constraints imposed upon her by society, marriage, and conventional medical practices.

The wallpaper transforms into a vivid symbol of her struggle, reflecting her deteriorating mental state. She begins to see patterns and figures trapped within, mirroring her own feelings of entrapment and helplessness. The narrative unfolds a poignant exploration of gender roles and mental health, addressing how societal expectations stifle creativity and autonomy.

Through her haunting journey, the protagonist seeks liberation from both her physical space and the reality that binds her. This stark portrayal resonates with readers, evoking empathy and deeper understanding of the complexities of female identity in a patriarchal world.

Generi

Mistero Bambini Azione e Avventura Storia Orrore Fantasy Salute e Benessere Arte e Fotografia Natura

This book was a good read but I was little confused by the end, it ended very quickly and abruptly. I read this book without any background or synopsis and I didn't know how much page this book has because I read on kindle, and I always hid the page no. when I read the book, I know I have to read the synopsis first, I always do but, this book was on sale on kindle so I bought without even thinking twice. Anyways leave all this shit and I'll say this I was a little overwhelmed by this book, I heard lot of good this about this book that made my expectations very high. But in all senses it was a good read, I have to read it twice to fully enjoy the book. But so far what I have read and understand I'll say that the style of the writing is very good and the story in itself is amazing.So in conclusion I'll recommend this book to everyone but I'll say don't start this book with high expectations. Maybe after second read I'll give this 4 stars.

August 1st 2021

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