The "Anti" and the Fly (The Forerunner) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: In this short story, a woman is confined to a room with her baby, who is constantly buzzing around. The narrator becomes increasingly irritated and isolated, eventually succumbing to madness. The story explores themes of isolation, loneliness, and the effects of repetition on the human psyche.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1894 · Genre: Feminist Literature, Social Criticism, Satire