Written entirely by Gilman, *The Forerunner* featured serialized novels, short fiction, essays, articles, and verse, and was published by her with the aim of stirring others to action "upon the Progress of Women." This volume contains the first appearance of the feminist utopian novel Herland serialized and complete in 12 issues (January-December, 1915). Modest toning on the endpapers, subtle spot on the front cover and a hint of edgwear, near fine.
Illustrated terra cotta cloth stamped in black. Volume VI, in publisher's boards, of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's groundbreaking monthly magazine, The Forerunner. According to information provided by Gliman's estate, less than 200 hardcover copies of each volume of the Forerunner were printed. This groundbreaking extended essay is now recognized as "one of the earliest full-length specifically sociological analyses of clothing and the fashion industry." An important volume in original boards. Also included in this volume is the first appearance of *The Dress of Women* Gilman's feminist and sociological analysis of clothing in modern society, serialized and complete in twelve issues. The novel's effectiveness is rooted in the fact that Gilman, a humanist known for her feminist social vision, examines the history, culture and philosophy of this Motherhood-worshipping society through a male narrator, which provides for entertaining twists. Eventually the three men select partners and marry, introducing a new era, that of Fatherhood. An effective and witty novel wherein three young men discover Herland, a utopia inhabited by an all-female race which has existed without men for 2000 years.
Written entirely by Gilman, The Forerunner featured serialized novels, short fiction, essays, articles, and verse and was published by her with the aim of stirring one to action "upon the Progress of Women." This volume contains the first appearance of the feminist utopian novel *Herland* serialized and complete in twelve issues (January-December, 1915). Modest toning to the endpapers, corners gently bumped, one small nick at the top edge near back corner, very good or better. Volume 6, in original publisher's boards, of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's groundbreaking monthly magazine, *The Forerunner*, acquired from Gilman's estate.
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