The Housewife (The Forerunner) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A short story about a woman who, after being institutionalized for what her husband believes is hysteria, discovers that she has been living in a dream world created by the men in her life. The story explores themes of gender roles, oppression, and the limitations placed on women during the late 19th century.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1892 · Genre: Feminist Literature, Social Commentary, Fiction