She Who Is to Come
SHE WHO IS TO COME, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A short story about a woman who is confined to a room by her husband for her own good, and the psychological effects of isolation on her.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1892 · Genre: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Feminist Literature · 129 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!
What this Textopian page supports
She Who Is to Come is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, dated 1892 CE.
This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.
- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Utopian Fiction, Feminist Literature, Adventure
- Length: 129 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
Good citation fit
- Work identity for She Who Is to Come by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
- Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
- Readability and classroom-planning context
- Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph
Discussion starters
- What should a reader notice first when entering She Who Is to Come?
- How does this short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
- Where does Science Fiction first become important in the reading?
Similar titles
- Coming The Forerunner by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- In Mother Time by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Another Star The Forerunner by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- She Who Is To Come Charlotte Perkins Gilman by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Unsexed by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Now The Forerunner by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Genres
- Science Fiction — The book depicts an advanced society of women who live without men, showcasing a speculative vision of the future.
- Utopian Fiction — Gilman creates a utopian society of women, demonstrating her feminist ideals.
- Feminist Literature — The novel's themes center on women's independence and social equality, common tenets of feminist literature.
- Adventure — The male protagonists undertake a journey to discover the women-only society, introducing elements of adventure.
Tags
feminism · gender roles · society · women's rights · utopia · dystopia · social commentary · equality · empowerment · progressive · historical context · literary criticism