Herland
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
In Herland, Charlotte Perkins Gilman imagines a hidden utopia untouched by men for over two thousand years—an all-female society flourishing in peace, cooperation, and innovation. When three curious male explorers—Vandyck Jennings, Terry Nicholson, and Jeff Margrave—stumble upon this mysterious land, their expectations are upended by a civilization that thrives without war, dominance, or patriarchy.
Blending satire, social commentary, and speculative fiction, Herland critiques early 20th-century gender roles and envisions a radical rethinking of what a just and sustainable society could look like. As the men's values clash with those of Herland’s enlightened inhabitants, the novel challenges listeners to question long-held assumptions about gender, power, motherhood, and human potential.
This thought-provoking classic remains strikingly relevant today, offering a compelling exploration of feminism, societal design, and the possibility of true equality.
Duration - 6h 4m.
Author - Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Narrator - Glenn Schadt.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1915 The Forerunner ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Glenn Schadt
Anthony Pica Productions, LLC
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
In Herland, Charlotte Perkins Gilman imagines a hidden utopia untouched by men for over two thousand years—an all-female society flourishing in peace, cooperation, and innovation. When three curious male explorers—Vandyck Jennings, Terry Nicholson, and Jeff Margrave—stumble upon this mysterious land, their expectations are upended by a civilization that thrives without war, dominance, or patriarchy. Blending satire, social commentary, and speculative fiction, Herland critiques early 20th-century gender roles and envisions a radical rethinking of what a just and sustainable society could look like. As the men's values clash with those of Herland’s enlightened inhabitants, the novel challenges listeners to question long-held assumptions about gender, power, motherhood, and human potential. This thought-provoking classic remains strikingly relevant today, offering a compelling exploration of feminism, societal design, and the possibility of true equality. Duration - 6h 4m. Author - Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Narrator - Glenn Schadt. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 1915 The Forerunner ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:22
Chapter 1
Duration:00:30:02
Chapter 2
Duration:00:29:19
Chapter 3
Duration:00:32:07
Chapter 4
Duration:00:29:58
Chapter 5
Duration:00:31:28
Chapter 6
Duration:00:26:54
Chapter 7
Duration:00:28:21
Chapter 8
Duration:00:31:37
Chapter 9
Duration:00:32:03
Chapter 10
Duration:00:27:36
Chapter 11
Duration:00:31:56
Chapter 12
Duration:00:32:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:24