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The Yellow Wallpaper

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 21:51

I just spent about 10 minutes reading this after seeing it on my reading list for next year (English lit degree) and reading about it on here.

I loved it. In response to Reality's thread about feminisim ruining fiction, I would agree, but I also feel enlightened by my recent feminsit literary theory lectures. I am enjoying seeing a range of cultural texts (to include film & TV) in a new light.

Any other 'Madwoman in the attic' texts I can squeeze in between my reading list plays/novels? (Apart from Jane Eyre which I plan to enjoy in a leisurely fashion in the summer hols)

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MrsChemist · 24/03/2011 14:54

As per your recommendation su, I've just read the yellow wallpaper. It's brilliant, thank you. Now just wondering if I carry on my feminist nineteenth century novella journey with The Awakening, or delve back into Pride and Prejudice for the billionth time.

iskra · 24/03/2011 10:43

Have you read the Gilbert & Gubar (is it them?) book on the madwomen in the attic?

Blackduck · 24/03/2011 08:26

The thing about The Yellow Wallpaper for me is how it is so dense and packed for such a short piece, it feels way looonger, if that makes sense!!

BendyBob · 24/03/2011 08:12

I loved Therese Raquin.

Keep meaning to read the Yellow Wallpaper.

InmaculadaConcepcion · 24/03/2011 08:00

Ooh, Effi Briest is free for Kindle not one I've read.... thanks!

sakura · 24/03/2011 05:25

Another one here who loved the yellow wallpaper

ProelsHartmann · 24/03/2011 00:47

How about Antonia White's Frost in May trilogy? I haven't read it since I was a teenager, but think it's time to have another go with feminist goggles on.

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 22:56

Ok thanks. Will let you know Grin

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MitchiestInge · 23/03/2011 22:51

here is wikipedia article

MitchiestInge · 23/03/2011 22:49

they should have it! Is Fontane (author) and Effi Briest is the title.

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 22:44

Ok, your keeness is obvious. Is that the author or title and are they likely to have it in the uni library? If so, will get it on Friday

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MitchiestInge · 23/03/2011 22:37

Please read Effi Briest next, if you haven't already, you'll love it. Severe urge to re-read now myself.

StewieGriffinsMom · 23/03/2011 22:35

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BitOfFun · 23/03/2011 22:25

Loved The Yellow Wallpaper too- I shall watch this with interest.

MitchiestInge · 23/03/2011 22:20

Effi Briest? None of these in attics but think you might like.

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 22:20

Madame Bovary is coming up next year and I will be reading it in the summer holidays.

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 22:19

We did a close reading of 'The vanishing Act of Esme Lennox' in the seminar last week, I had previously read and enjoyed it. (It's a bit chick lit, though, non?). That just sprung to mind when you mentioned Bedlam, Belligerant

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MitchiestInge · 23/03/2011 22:17

Emma Bovary?
Thérèse Raquin?

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suwoo · 23/03/2011 22:16

Belligerent I have read it, but previous to this new information. My assignment for my cultural and literary theory module is a close reading from a feminist perspective of a small section (I can't remember which section) of The Woman in White.

Seth I think I read that many years ago, but will definitely do so again, thanks. I am loving the newly realised intertextuality.

Any other novels you would recommend? I have Orlando here to squeeze in next.

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BelligerentGhoul · 23/03/2011 22:09

I've just ordered a History of Bedlam - obviously not fiction though.

And not a mad woman in the attic thing but you must read The Woman In White if you haven't done so already. :)

sethstarkaddersmackerel · 23/03/2011 22:08

do you mean literally?
have you read Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, which is the Jane Eyre story from the mad wife's perspective?

also South Riding has a mad wife which is clearly a Jane Eyre reference.