Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A short story about a woman who is isolated and confined to her home during Thanksgiving, struggling with depression and the monotony of domestic life.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1896 · Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama · 151 words
First lines
Well is it for the land whose people, yearly, Turn to the Giver of all Good with praise, Chanting glad hymns that thank him, loudly, clearly, Rejoicing in the beauty of his ways.
Great name that means all perfectness and power! We thank thee-not for mercy, nor release, But for clear joy in sky and sea and flower, In thy pure justice, and thy blessed peace.
We live; behind us the dark past; before, A wide way full of light that thou dost give; More light, more strength, more joy and ever more- O God of joy! we thank thee that we live!
What this Textopian page supports
Thanksgiving is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, dated 1896 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Feminist Literature
- Length: 151 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — Gilman mostly writes in the fiction genre.
- Historical Fiction — Given the title is a holiday, it can be assumed the book is set during a historical period.
- Drama — Considering Gilman's writing style often involves human experiences and interpersonal relationships.
- Feminist Literature — Gilman's works often contain themes of female empowerment and critique of patriarchal structures.
Tags
family · gratitude · tradition · celebration · harvest · community · reflection · feasting · cultural · holiday · relationships · thankfulness