Among the gods
Among the Gods is a short story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in 1905. The story follows a woman named Ninsun, who is a priestess of the ancient Sumerian goddess Ishtar. Ninsun is tasked with performing a ritual to appease the gods and ensure their favor for her people. However, as she performs the ritual, she begins to question the validity of the gods and the role they play in her life. The story explores themes of religion, spirituality, and the search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic world.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1890 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Feminist Literature · 522 words
First lines
How close the air of valleys, and how close The teeming little life that harbors there! For me, I will climb mountains. Up and up, Higher and higher, till I pant for breath In that thin clearness. Still? There is no sound Nor memory of sound upon these heights. Ah! the great sunlight! The caressing sky, The beauty, and the stillness, and the peace! I see my pathway clear for miles below; See where I fell, and set a friendly sign To warn some other of the danger there. The green small world is wide below me spread. The great small world! Some things look large and fair Which, in their midst, I could not even see; And some look small which used to terrify. Blessed these heights of freedom, wisdom, rest! I will go higher yet.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Feminist Literature, Dystopian Fiction, Satire
- Length: 522 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book presents futuristic concepts and scenarios such as living among gods, suggesting it belongs to the science fiction genre.
- Fantasy — The premise of humans and gods coexisting suggests elements of fantasy.
- Feminist Literature — Author Charlotte Perkins Gilman is known for her feminist perspectives, which are likely to be presented in the book.
- Dystopian Fiction — Elements of a society living under potentially oppressive conditions may align it with dystopian fiction.
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feminism · gender roles · society · mythology · identity · self-discovery · empowerment · social critique · modernism · psychology · narrative · allegory