Herland
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3.8 • 179 Ratings
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Publisher Description
An Apple Books Classic edition.
What would happen if men weren’t necessary for humanity’s survival? How would society adjust? Written in 1915 by well-known social reformer and author Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Herland addresses these questions and more. First published in Gilman’s magazine, The Forerunner, the novel not-so-subtly puts forth the notion that a matriarchal world would be a huge improvement over our current situation.
When students Van, Terry, and Jeff set out to find the mythical land of women they’ve heard stories about, they are shocked to find out that it really does exist and that it’s a well-run, advanced utopia. In fact, the only things missing in Herland are violence, poverty, competition…and men. But can this feminist utopia survive its first violent crime in over two thousand years? And will the arrival of men forever change Herland, or will Herland forever change men? Full of suspense, romance, adventure, and betrayal, Gilman’s novel prompts us to question our beliefs and assumptions about society—and imagine how it could be different.
Customer Reviews
A good read
Highly recommend, great for those with adaptive mindsets. Good amount of character development is displayed, but my favorite is her method of setting.
Absolutely fantastic!
What an amazingly great and easy read this book was! I would recommend it to one and all. A great sociological perspective on gender perspectives that although written in 1909 it has a great resonance even today! Absolutely loved this work and will be reading more by the author.
Don’t read
This is some anti men bull crap. This book serves no purpose other than to divide and poison young minds with hate.