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Jay Bremyer's avatar

I would never have read The Yellow Wall Paper on my own. I didn't know anything about Charlotte Perkings Stetson, but now I know and do appreciate her and her place in history, contributing to a brodening of sympathies and understanding of her contemporaries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She should be more broadly knowned. Thanks.

Asa Plinch's avatar

As to "Little Women," I am wondering whether a guy would enjoy that. (Perhaps we guys should be obligated to read it.)

Ruby Love's avatar

I find that I enjoy all sorts of “masculine” stories…but I am not your typical woman! YMMV

Asa Plinch's avatar

"Yellow Wallpaper" was an excellent choice --and your narration definitely did the story justice. Creepy, indeed. I am looking forward to Red Chief, probably my favorite 'short' of all times.

Ruby Love's avatar

Both were very fun to read.

SP2022's avatar

You are a gem! Firstly, I have just finished devouring "Little Women" after realizing to my discredit that I had never read it. Secondly, this song is both stellar and prescient.

Ruby Love's avatar

Lovely! That makes my day.

Sharon Nolfi's avatar

I’ve always encountered this author as Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Where did you see her named “Stetson”?

Ruby Love's avatar

It looks like Gilman was her second married name. She published “The Yellow Wallpaper” under Stetson, which is the name on my copy!

Aleks's avatar

I read this one in summer school.