Herland

Name: Herland
Price: 3.8 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (500 reviews)
Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Science Fiction

4.1 (500)

4.1 stars from 500 reviews. Top 95% of Science Fiction books we track.

152 pages~2.5 hr readPublished by Wyatt NorthPublished 1915-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're interested in the roots of feminist science fiction and want to see where authors like Margaret Atwood drew inspiration.
You enjoy utopian fiction that uses speculative premises to interrogate social norms rather than just entertain.
You appreciate short, punchy novels that pack philosophical weight without overstaying their welcome.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for fast-paced adventure or survival drama. The plot moves at a thoughtful, conversational pace focused on ideas.
You want a romance subplot or sexual tension. The book is explicitly about dismantling romantic mythology, not creating it.
You prefer contemporary settings or stories without didactic elements. This is a thought experiment dressed as fiction.

About this book

Three sociology students travel into an uncharted region of South America to investigate reports of an all-female civilization. They initially dismiss the rumors as impossible, questioning how such a society could reproduce and survive in the jungle without men. They discover that an all-female village does exist and is one of the most advanced civilizations on record. The women are strong, kind, pragmatic, creative, wise, and happy, with two thousand years of history. As the explorers learn about Herland's origins, they reconsider their assumptions about women. This work combines science fiction and feminism. The ebook has been professionally proofread for accuracy and readability across devices.

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Currently 4.1★ from 500 reviews

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