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Herland

By: Charlotte Perkins
Narrated by: Rosy McEwen
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Herland is a trailblazing novel from feminist icon Charlotte Perkins Gilman and should be on everyone's TBR list. In this new audio edition, acclaimed actress Rosy McEwen delivers a spellbinding performance bringing a modern and fresh touch to this "forgotten feminist classic" as The Guardian called it. The story follows Vandyck 'Van' Jennings and two explorer friends as they venture out in to unexplored territory in search of a lost female only society. When they happen upon the female utopia, they are eventually captured and held within Herland, as Van calls it.

What follows is a journey of epic proportions, in a beautiful otherworldly city, vividly brought to life by Gilman’s penmanship. Gilman explores the inherent stereotypes of women each of the men have, before breaking them down one by one. It is a gripping adventure caper, with a stunning depth of world building, character design and a powerful social commentary. Written in a time where women didn’t even have the right to vote, this is a arresting story and an incredible piece of feminist literature. An absolute must for anybody interested in iconic literature and early feminist works.

Herland is an absolute gem of a novel, and Rosy McEwen's narration makes this edition outstanding. If you love DC's 'Wonder Woman' you'll love this novel. Narrated by acclaimed actress Rosy McEwen.

Feminist icon Charlotte Perkins Gilman, paved the way for women writers such as Alice Walker and Sylvia Plath, with her thought provoking and descriptive work. Appreciated as a feminist writer for tackling women's issues of the day, but also as an accomplished horror writer. Her subtle themes and ability to guide the reader through her characters, at times, crumbling psyche, earned the respect of pioneering horror writer H.P. Lovecraft, among others.

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Soothing to the feminist soul

Engaging story, really smart, really stays with you. It was written over 100years ago and yet it feels so relevant…Attitudes are still the same. We have a long way to go yet. But it felt good to imagine what a land of women only would look like. Especially important and topical now, since women only space is under threat and seen as controversial.

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