In this our world

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In this our world

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

EN·~3 hours

Chapters

Description

A sweeping collection of lyrical essays and poems, this work opens with a vivid meditation on birth and the intimate connection between body, spirit, and the world around us. The author’s voice moves from the humble gratitude of a newly‑formed self to sweeping reflections on the grandeur of nature, framing humanity as both creator and caretaker of a shared landscape. Early sections weave together reverent invocations, vivid descriptions of hills, woods, and lakes, and a stark reminder that even beauty can conceal danger, inviting listeners to contemplate the paradoxes of existence.

The later passages turn toward the everyday lives of women, the rhythms of labor, and the social currents that shape communities. Through gentle humor, poignant observation, and occasional moral questioning, the writer explores themes of motherhood, duty, and the search for meaning amid modern life. Listeners will find a tapestry of thoughts that feels both personal and universal, offering moments of quiet wonder and subtle challenge as the journey through the pages unfolds.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (194K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2019-10-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

1860–1935

Best known for "The Yellow Wallpaper," she turned her own hard experiences into fiction and essays that still feel startlingly modern. Her work challenged ideas about marriage, labor, and women’s independence with unusual directness and wit.

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