"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Discuss Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s unsettling classic short story, exploring its psychological horror, controversial themes, and lasting impact. Bring questions for a lively group conversation about the narrator and her yellow wallpaper.
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