Audiobooks by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: Psychological Horror Story

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Experience Charlotte Perkins Gilman's chilling masterpiece, The Yellow Wallpaper, in this immersive new audiobook production. A cornerstone of American gothic fiction and a landmark of early feminist literature, this haunting short story chronicles a young woman's terrifying descent into madness. Prescribed a controversial 'rest cure' for her 'temporary nervous depression' by her domineering physician husband, she is confined to the nursery of a remote summer estate. Forbidden from working, writing, or any form of mental stimulation, her world shrinks to the four walls of her room. Her attention soon turns to the room’s grotesque, sulphur-yellow wallpaper. Within its chaotic patterns, she begins to see a creeping, trapped figure—a discovery that marks the beginning of a terrifying psychological journey. This classic tale of psychological horror explores the devastating effects of patriarchal oppression on women's health, making it as relevant today as when it was first published. The building suspense and claustrophobic atmosphere will keep you on the edge of your seat until the shocking final moments. Perfect for fans of: Shirley Jackson (The Haunting of Hill House), Henry James (The Turn of the Screw), and the gothic horror of Edgar Allan Poe. This audiobook edition, brought to life by a compelling narration, fully immerses you in the story's chilling narrative. Discover for yourself why this powerful work of classic horror continues to haunt and fascinate listeners worldwide."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Synthesized voice – unspecified (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Step inside a room where the walls watch you back... In this haunting and unforgettable short story, a woman suffering from postpartum depression is prescribed a “rest cure” — confined to a bedroom with disturbing yellow wallpaper. As the days drag on in solitude, her journal entries reveal a chilling descent into madness. Written in 1892, The Yellow Wallpaper is a groundbreaking feminist work that explores mental health, identity, and the suffocating roles imposed on women. Why Listen? Powerful narration that brings the eerie atmosphere to life A timeless story that still resonates today Only around 30 minutes – a quick, thought-provoking listen Perfect for fans of psychological drama, classic literature, and feminist themes. Prepare to be unsettled... and utterly captivated."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Angel Vintage (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Trapped in a room. Haunted by the walls. In this chilling tale of psychological unraveling, a woman prescribed rest for her 'nervous condition' becomes fixated on the yellow wallpaper in her bedroom. As the patterns twist and writhe before her eyes, she begins to see something—or someone—lurking behind it. A landmark of feminist literature, The Yellow Wallpaper is a powerful critique of control, confinement, and the cost of silence."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Digital Voice Arabella E (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a seminal work of feminist literature and psychological horror that explores the descent into madness of a woman confined by societal and medical oppression. Told through a series of journal entries, the story follows an unnamed narrator who is prescribed a “rest cure” and confined to a room with disturbing yellow wallpaper as treatment for her supposed nervous condition. As the days pass, the narrator becomes increasingly obsessed with the wallpaper’s chaotic patterns, convinced there is a woman trapped behind it. This fixation mirrors her own sense of imprisonment—physically, intellectually, and emotionally—by the rigid gender roles and misguided medical practices of the late 19th century. Gilman’s powerful and unsettling narrative offers a critique of patriarchal control, mental health treatment, and the silencing of women’s voices. The story is both deeply personal—reflecting Gilman’s own experiences with postpartum depression—and politically charged, advocating for autonomy, intellectual freedom, and recognition of women’s inner lives. Originally published in 1892, The Yellow Wallpaper remains a landmark of feminist fiction and a chilling psychological portrait of a mind unraveling under the weight of repression. It challenges readers to reconsider assumptions about sanity, authority, and the cost of silence in the face of systemic constraint."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"“There are things in that paper that nobody knows but me, or ever will.” Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting chronicle of crippling depression, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” is a cornerstone of weird fiction. First published in 1892, it has now been given an unsettling yet empathetic treatment courtesy of Robert Hunter (original score) and Linda Jones (narration) who skillfully brings the listener into the tale’s interiority and demonstrates its timelessness. Weaving sound into patterns that gradually reveal themselves like those lurking in the titular wall covering, Hunter’s score pairs with Jones’s graceful delivery to masterfully guide the listener through the nameless narrator’s insular world. The listener is invited to examine the wallpaper, first with revulsion, then with inquisitiveness, and finally concern until the time arrives to find out what lurks within—or behind—the hideous wallpaper. The listener experiences the oppressive weight of an ever-shrinking world with its attendant lack of stimuli, and obsessiveness offering the only escape."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Missing Scenes (Author), Linda Jones (Narrator)

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When I Was a Witch

"What happens when a woman dares to imagine power in a world that denies her even autonomy? In this sharp, sly, and subversive tale, one of America's most original feminist voices turns the tables on society with cool precision and a dash of irony. Written at a time when women were expected to remain silent and self-sacrificing, this short work pulses with quiet rebellion and razor-edged wit. The author, best known for The Yellow Wallpaper and Women and Economics, brings her signature clarity and fire to a deceptively simple narrative that explores themes of gender, morality, and the intoxicating possibilities of justice. With language that is as brisk as it is biting, she reveals the absurdities of social norms and the limits of polite resistance. This piece is not a fantasy — though it flirts with the supernatural — but rather a psychological lens focused on the everyday constraints placed on women, and the quiet rage that builds in response. Underneath the humor lies a serious question: what would change if women had the power not only to speak, but to act? Provocative, compact, and disturbingly relevant, this story is a testament to the author's lifelong commitment to social reform, equality, and unflinching honesty. It may be brief, but it leaves a lasting mark. Ideal for listeners interested in feminist thought, early 20th-century literature, or stories that challenge conventions with elegance and intellect."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"Audiobook 'The Yellow Wallpaper' (original title: 'The Yellow Wall-paper. A Story') is a short story by American writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in January 1892 in The New England Magazine. It is regarded as an important early work of American feminist literature for its illustration of the attitudes towards mental and physical health of women in the 19th century. It is also lauded as an excellent work of horror fiction. The story is written as a collection of journal entries narrated in the first person. The journal was written by a woman whose physician husband has rented an old mansion for the summer. Forgoing other rooms in the house, the husband confines the woman to an upstairs nursery. As a form of treatment, the husband forbids the journal writer from working or writing, and encourages her to eat well and get plenty of air so that she can recuperate from what he calls a 'temporary nervous depression – a slight hysterical tendency', a common diagnosis in women at the time. As the reader continues through the journal entries, they experience the writer's gradual descent into madness with nothing better to do than observe the peeling yellow wallpaper in her room. CREATED: Narrated by Abigail Weir Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Date of original publication: 1892 Genre: short story Language : English Version : unabridged, full/complete Without subtitles"

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Abigail Weir (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"Step into the peeling corners of a sunlit nursery where shadows weave stories, and the wallpaper whispers secrets to the solitary occupant. The Yellow Wallpaper is a haunting exploration of the fine line between reality and madness, told through the intimate, unraveling voice of a woman confined by both a stifling room and the suffocating norms of her time. In this groundbreaking work, Gilman transforms the mundane into the menacing, using the seemingly innocent patterns of wallpaper to reveal a tapestry of despair, resilience, and suppressed creativity. A masterpiece of psychological horror and feminist literature, this story dissects the dark undercurrents of Victorian-era domestic life and its oppressive impact on women's mental health. It invites readers to question the cost of silence, the weight of societal expectations, and the transformative power of imagination in the face of isolation. Whether you seek a spine-tingling Gothic tale or a profound commentary on gender and mental health, The Yellow Wallpaper beckons you to look closer—until you, too, can't look away."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), John Lingua (Narrator)

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Anthology of Classic Short Stories. Vol. 7 (Humour, Satire and Tall Tales): The Ransom of Red Chief

"Satire, Humor and Irony in some cases have been regarded as the most effective source to understand a society, the oldest form of social study. Contents: The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry The Ransom of Red Chief by O. Henry What Stumped the Blue Jays by Mark Twain The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain The Toys of Peace by Saki (H. H. Munro) The Artful Hussar by Johann Peter Hebel From The Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Rudolf Erich Raspe The Golden Honeymoon by Ring Lardner When I Was a Witch by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Micromegas: A Philosophical History by Voltaire"

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Johann Peter Hebel, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Ring Lardner, Rudolf Erich Raspe, Saki, Voltaire (Author), Jim Gerard, Mark Bowen (Narrator)

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25+ The World's Greatest Short Stories. Vol. 1: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Gold Bug, Daisy Mil

"Contents: - Washington Irving. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Edgar Allan Poe. The Gold Bug - Herman Melville. Bartleby, the Scrivener - Bret Harte. The Luck of Roaring Camp - Leo Tolstoy. The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Fyodor Dostoevsky. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man - Rudyard Kipling. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi - Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The Yellow Wallpaper - Anton Chekhov. The Lady with the Dog - D.H. Lawrence. The Prussian Officer - James Joyce. Araby - Ivan Turgenev. First Love - Nikolay Gogol. The Mantle - Mikhail Bulgakov. The Embroidered Towel - Ivan Bunin. The Gentleman from San Francisco - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu. Carmilla - O.Henry. The Gift of the Magi - Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Robert Louis Stevenson. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - H.G. Wells. The Magic Shop - W.W. Jacobs. The Monkey's Paw - Arthur Conan Doyle. His Last Bow - Henry James. Daisy Miller - H.P. Lovecraft. The Call of Cthulhu - Alexsandr Pushkin. The Queen of Spades - G.K. Chesterton. The Blue Cross"

Alexander Pushkin, Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce, Anton Chekhov, Bret Harte, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, D.H. Lawrence, Edgar Allan Poe, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, H.G. Wells, H.P. Lovecraft, Henry James, Herman Melville, Ivan Bunin, Ivan Turgenev, James Joyce, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov, Nikolai Gogol, O. Henry, Robert Louis Stevenson, Rudyard Kipling, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Washington Irving, William Wymark Jacobs (Author), David McCord, David Miles, Frank Bailey, Jason Dettrey, Jeremy Albret, Jim Girard, Joanne Thompson, Joe Phoenix, John Lingua, Judy Kriz, Mark Bowen, Martina Mercer-Hall, Michael Goodrick, Mike Hogan, Paul Gibson, Peter Coates, Richard Williams, Sharon Plummer (Narrator)

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The Yellow Wallpaper

"The Yellow Wallpaper is a powerful and unsettling short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, exploring themes of mental illness, isolation, and the societal expectations placed on women. The story follows a woman confined to a room by her husband, prescribed “rest” as a cure for her mental health. As her confinement deepens, she becomes obsessed with the room’s yellow wallpaper, slowly losing her grip on reality. Narrated by Tiffany Magnuson, this audiobook captures the psychological intensity of Gilman’s narrative, drawing listeners into the claustrophobic and eerie world of the protagonist’s mind. Perfect for fans of classic literature, feminist fiction, and psychological thrillers, The Yellow Wallpaper remains a timeless and chilling critique of the treatment of women in the 19th century."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Tiffany Magnuson (Narrator)

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The Poetry of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

"Charlotte Perkins Gilman was born on the 3rd July 1860 in Hartford, Connecticut, to an unaffectionate mother and a father who abandoned her and her older brother to a life of poverty.Inevitably her schooling was limited and by 15 she had attended seven different schools but received only four years of education. However, Charlotte was resourceful and did spend time with her father’s aunts – the suffragist Isabella Beecher Hooker and the ‘Uncle Tom Cabin’s’ author, Harriet Beecher Stowe as well as many hours at the public library studying ancient civilizations.In 1878, she enrolled in classes at the Rhode Island School of Design where she met Martha Luther and they developed a close relationship until Luther married another woman in 1881. Charlotte was devastated and detested romance and love until she met and married the artist Charles Walter Stetson. Their only child, Katharine Beecher Stetson, was born in 1885 but left Charlotte with post-natal depression, then often dismissed as a case of hysteria or nerves. Unsuited to domestic life she ruptured her life and moved to California with Katherine. She divorced in 1894 and then sent Katharine east to live with her father and his second wife confirming that his paternal rights be acknowledged, and that Katherine establish a relationship with her father.After her mother died in 1893, Charlotte moved back east and became involved with her first cousin, Wall Street attorney, Houghton Gilman who she married in 1900. After his death she moved back to California, where Katherine now lived. In this volume we bring her extensive poetry writings to the fore. Her talents in the poetic arena are indisputable, bringing a brave and focused eye to a world of her words that is too often neglected. Charlotte lectured widely for social reform, wrote important non-fiction works that questioned our patriarchal system and left a legacy as a leading and positive spokesperson for feminism. She was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer in 1932 and, as she wrote in her suicide note and autobiography, she ‘chose chloroform over cancer’ Charlotte Perkins Gilman took her own life on the 17th August 1935, aged 75, in Pasadena, California."

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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