The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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Editor Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935
Title The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910)
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "The Forerunner, Volume 1 (1909-1910)" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a monthly magazine composed of essays, poems, stories, and sketches written during the early 20th century. This periodical reflects the author's engagement with social issues, particularly focusing on the roles and rights of women in society. In its pages, Gilman presents a diverse array of content that critiques contemporary gender norms, contemplates motherhood, and offers a narrative through her serialized fiction titled "What Diantha Did," which appears throughout various issues. At the start of "The Forerunner," the magazine establishes its mission to provoke thought and discussion around modern life, eloquently illustrated in the opening poems and essays. Gilman introduces readers to a variety of topics, including a critique of the glorification of love represented by Cupid compared to the more significant love embodied by motherhood—emphasizing the need to re-evaluate societal values. The initial sections blend poetry with insightful prose that challenges traditional beliefs, while the fictional narrative hints at a story of personal growth and societal roles, focusing on the character Diantha. Overall, the opening portion sets the tone for a publication that is both reflective and revolutionary in its approach to critical social themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Women -- Periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 3017
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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