Herland
May 2014 · Open Road Media
4.1star
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A landmark of feminist science fiction
Three students of sociology journey into an uncharted region of South America to put to rest the rumors that an all-female civilization lives there. Impossible, they tell themselves: How would such a society reproduce? And even if they magically overcame that obstacle, women certainly could not survive in the middle of the jungle without men to protect them and tell them what to do.
Not only does an all-female village exist, it is one of the most advanced civilizations on record. The women are strong and kind, pragmatic and creative, wise and happy. They have two thousand years’ worth of remarkable history. As the three explorers learn how Herland came to be, they start to question everything they thought they knew about “the fairer sex.”
With its groundbreaking blend of science fiction and feminism, Herland paved the way for authors such as Margaret Atwood and Octavia E. Butler.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Three students of sociology journey into an uncharted region of South America to put to rest the rumors that an all-female civilization lives there. Impossible, they tell themselves: How would such a society reproduce? And even if they magically overcame that obstacle, women certainly could not survive in the middle of the jungle without men to protect them and tell them what to do.
Not only does an all-female village exist, it is one of the most advanced civilizations on record. The women are strong and kind, pragmatic and creative, wise and happy. They have two thousand years’ worth of remarkable history. As the three explorers learn how Herland came to be, they start to question everything they thought they knew about “the fairer sex.”
With its groundbreaking blend of science fiction and feminism, Herland paved the way for authors such as Margaret Atwood and Octavia E. Butler.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
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4.1
16 reviews
Gwindolin
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August 5, 2018
Boring.. dwelling on trivial details and not getting to the point.. also
what is this debate about cats and dogs for?..this is supposed to be a
novel not a list of opinions .. it gets over the top with the personal
opinion about cats and dogs and even cremation and burying the dead!...
this book is not about the lady land as much as it is about the authors
self rightousness! ..
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Heather Chomos
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January 10, 2015
I really felt drawn to this story, and looked forward to the opportunity to read further. Then, it just stopped. I am rather disappointed in that, The only reason I gave 4 out of 5, instead of the full five stars.
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Jonas
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January 10, 2019
Pretty good. Though it is a bit of a chore to keep up with all the monologuing and philosophizing. The concept is quite interesting, and the world building for Herland is good.
About the author
Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860–1935) was an American writer, feminist, and social activist. She is best remembered for the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” and the science fiction classic Herland.
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