The Yellow Wallpaper - format ePub

Publicado por primera vez en 1892, El tapiz amarillo está escrito como el diario secreto de una mujer que, debilitado su gusto por el matrimonio y la maternidad, es obligada a una cura de reposo en el...

En esta recopilación se puede apreciar la maestría de Charlotte Perkins Gilman para el cuento corto, reflexivo y con gran conciencia social.Textos divertidos a la par que trágicos, donde sus protagonistas...

Está despojado, el papel, en grandes parches. . . El color es repelente. . . En los lugares donde no se ha desvanecido y donde está el sol, puedo ver una figura extraña, provocadora y sin forma, que parece...

Mujeres y economía (1898) es el primer ensayo de la escritora norteamericana Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935). Prácticamente desconocida en nuestro país, dentro del ámbito anglosajón está considerada...

The Yellow Wallpaper (1892) recounts the experience of a woman subjected to a strict rest cure after a nervous crisis, confined to a room whose unsettling yellow wallpaper becomes the obsessive focus...

Mary Shelley, Rosa Mulholland, Emma Frances Dawson, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Madeline Yale Wynne, Violet Hunt, Vernon Lee. Es evidente que hoy la literatura de terror ganó una centralidad que hasta hace...

La historia de la literatura universal está plagada de ejemplos de mujeres malignas que han manipulado la voluntad de los hombres utilizando como armas su inteligencia y belleza, mostrando la debilidad...

Como fiel reflejo de la sociedad en que se desarrolla, la literatura muestra los cambios y terrenos que ha ganado la mujer a lo largo de la historia. Aún queda mucho camino que recorrer pero Medea, Sherezade,...

Mujeres que reclaman su derecho a trabajar en un mundo de hombres, valientes guerreras indias, forajidas del Oeste americano, inmigrantes sin pelos en la lengua, heroínas atrapadas en tenebrosos bosques…...

Una selección de relatos de horror que muestra lo más oscuro del mundo vegetal. Una antología que reúne a nombres como Roald Dahl, Eudora Welty o H.P. Lovecraft. Orquídeas sanguinarias, bosques enteros...

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all...

In the perfect isolation of the Amazon, three American men discover a community of women living there, they're totally upset: how these women can survive without the reproductive power of men, their experience...

This story is, first, for young women to read; second, for young men to read; after that, for anybody who wants to. Anyone who doubts its facts and figures is referred to "Social Diseases and Marriage,"...

Moving the Mountain is novel written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It was published serially in Perkins Gilman's periodical The Forerunner and then in book form, both in 1911. The book was one element...

"The Yellow Wallpaper" is a 6,000-word short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American...

Herland is a utopian novel from 1915, written by feminist Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The book describes an isolated society composed entirely of women, who reproduce via parthenogenesis (asexual reproduction)....

A satirical tale of a confectioner whose ambition is only matched by his lack of scruples, this story exposes the comedic yet dark underbelly of greed. The arrival of a dim-witted brother threatens to...

A diligent carpenter's life is shattered by the reckless actions of a young squire and a naive dairymaid in this lush, tragic pastoral. The narrative weaves a complex tapestry of rural community life,...

A young man uncertain of his origins and a spirited woman trapped in an oppressive marriage find their paths crossing in a search for meaning. This profound novel delves into the complexities of Jewish...

Politics and passion intersect in a small English town as a fiery radical fights for the working class while navigating a tangled inheritance plot. The story moves beyond mere electioneering to question...

A sprawling web of provincial life captures the failed dreams and imperfect marriages of a community on the brink of reform. Through the lens of a young idealist and a frustrated scholar, the novel examines...

Set in Renaissance Florence, this historical romance follows a young woman's intellectual and spiritual journey amidst the turmoil of Savonarola's rise. Betrayal and political chaos force her to forge...

Three distinct stories of rural clergy reveal the extraordinary sorrows and redemptions hidden within ordinary lives. From the gossip of a small town to the private anguish of a misunderstood curate,...

A man cursed with the ability to foresee the future and hear the thoughts of others finds himself trapped in a nightmare of isolation and horror. This Gothic departure from realism dives into the dark...

A solitary weaver, embittered by betrayal and obsessed with his hoard of gold, finds his life transformed by the arrival of an orphaned child. This heartwarming fable explores the healing power of human...

The bond between a brother and sister is tested by family disgrace, financial ruin, and the rigid expectations of rural society. As they navigate the turbulent waters of growing up, their loyalty is strained...

Focusing on the intense and often volatile relationship between two siblings, this narrative captures the raw emotions of childhood and the pain of growing apart. It is a study of loyalty and misunderstanding,...

Godwin Peak, a man of humble origins and fierce intellect, wages a desperate war against the rigid class structures of Victorian England. Driven by ambition yet haunted by shame, he constructs a double...

A young governess faces a life-altering choice when a marriage proposal forces her to confront her duty, her desires, and the class divide. The story paints a delicate picture of the struggle between...

Richard Mutimer rises from the working class to lead a socialist movement, but sudden wealth tests his ideals and integrity. As industrial unrest boils over, personal ambition clashes with political cause,...

In a bid for political success, Denzil Quarrier navigates a minefield of secrets, betrayal, and social expectations in a provincial town. His progressive facade hides a scandalous private life that threatens...

Hilliard, a man trapped in a mundane existence, unexpectedly comes into money and decides to "live" for a year, setting his sights on the enigmatic Eve Madeley. A complex dance of gratitude, debt, and...

The literary world is stripped of its glamour in this ruthless portrayal of writers struggling between artistic integrity and commercial survival. Edwin Reardon fights a losing battle against poverty...

In the sprawling suburbs of London, the Madden sisters face the uncertain future of middle-class spinsterhood amidst a rapidly changing society. Marriage is deconstructed not as a romance, but as a gritty...

Amidst the cynicism of his era, Piers Otway seeks a love that transcends social barriers and imperialist aggression. This narrative stands apart as a rare defense of pacifism and romantic idealism in...

Dyce Lashmar is a charismatic opportunist who borrows ideas as easily as he borrows money to climb the social ladder. His journey through the drawing rooms of the elite reveals a society eager to be deceived...

Escaping the stifling industrial gloom of England, a group of travelers finds liberation and moral confusion under the bright skies of Italy. Old values crumble as art, passion, and freedom challenge...

This collection of short stories illuminates the quiet desperation and fleeting joys of London's overlooked inhabitants. From struggling tutors to impoverished writers, each tale offers a window into...

Confronting the "surplus women" problem of the late 19th century, this story follows the Madden sisters and the fiercely independent Rhoda Nunn. It is a groundbreaking examination of gender roles, debating...

A suburban couple's quiet life is upended when they take in a lodger to make ends meet, leading to a comedy of manners and class friction. The "paying guest" brings unexpected chaos, challenging the household's...

In the smoke-choked slums of Clerkenwell, the struggle for survival strips humanity down to its rawest elements. Characters fight against a destiny dictated by crushing poverty, where hope is a dangerous...

Retiring from a life of literary struggle, Henry Ryecroft finds solace in a rural cottage, reflecting on nature, books, and the passage of time. This semi-autobiographical work moves away from narrative...

Mr. Gammon, a cheerful and energetic commercial traveler, becomes entangled in a mysterious hunt for a missing husband in this buoyant London mystery. Unlike Gissing's typically tragic figures, the characters...

Osmond Waymark seeks to embrace the raw reality of the streets, finding beauty and truth among social outcasts and the "unclassed." His relationship with a woman forced into prostitution challenges every...

Orphaned by a devastating earthquake, young Clare is thrust into a world that tests his gentle nature at every turn. His wanderings expose him to the harshness of humanity, yet he retains an innate goodness...

Little Diamond, a sickly stable-boy, is visited by the mysterious and powerful North Wind, who whisks him away on nocturnal adventures. Together they traverse city streets and metaphysical realms, exploring...