SHE WHO IS TO COME (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
This novel is a feminist utopian work that explores a future society where women have achieved complete equality and freedom. The story follows a young woman who lives in a world where men are subservient to women, and she must navigate her place within this new social order. The narrative critiques the patriarchal norms of the past while also examining the potential consequences of a matriarchal society. Through its depiction of a future where women have achieved power and equality, the novel offers commentary on the social and economic structures of the time period in which it was written.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1892 · Genre: Feminist Science Fiction, Feminist Literature, Utopian and Dystopian · 132 words
First lines
A woman -- in so far as she beholdeth Her one Beloved's face; A mother -- with a great heart that enfoldeth The children of the Race; A body, free and strong, with that high beauty That comes of perfect use, is built thereof; A mind where Reason ruleth over Duty, And Justice reigns with Love; A self-poised, royal soul, brave, wise and tender, No longer blind and dumb; A Human Being, of an unknown splendor, Is she who is to come!
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SHE WHO IS TO COME (Charlotte Perkins Gilman) is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, dated 1892 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Feminist Science Fiction, Feminist Literature, Utopian and Dystopian, Speculative Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 132 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Feminist Science Fiction — Gilman's writing often combines themes of feminism and speculative elements typically found in science fiction. Considering her other works such as 'Herland', it is likely that feminist science fiction is a primary genre of 'She Who is To Come'.
- Feminist Literature — Gilman is known as an important feminist author. Her works, including presumably 'She Who is to Come', tend to explore feminist issues and themes.
- Utopian and Dystopian — Gilman's work often focuses on alternative societal structures, both ideal (utopian) and horrific (dystopian). These themes may be present in 'She Who Is To Come'.
- Speculative Fiction — Given Gilman's tendency to incorporate speculative elements in her work, such as futuristic societies and alternative cultures, this genre fits.
Tags
feminism · gender roles · society · women's rights · utopia · dystopia · social critique · identity · empowerment · equality · progressive · literature