Thanksgiving by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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!
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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
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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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