Charlotte Perkins Gilman crusades daringly for women's rights and social justice at the dawn of the 20th century in this dramatic short play. As one of the foremothers of the America’s feminist movement, Gilman relies on talent and grit to take her message across the country and around the world. It’s an uphill battle, but Gilman perseveres. Witty, articulate, and seemingly self-assured, she strives to make her message heard through poetry, provocative social commentary, and dramatic as well as whimsical fiction.

But what happens when she is alone, dealing with her own fears and disappointments? In an evening of private revelation, Charlotte retraces the rocky path she has chosen, confronting her terrors, examining her actions, and ultimately reaffirming her vision.

Excerpted works include: Women and Economics, The Home: Its Work and Influence, “The Yellow Wallpaper,” “Benigna Machiavelli,” and poetry from In This Our World.