Cathi Colas Audiobooks and High Horse Press Presents Episode 11 of HERLAND by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman

Cathi Colas Audiobooks and High Horse Press Presents Episode 11 of HERLAND by Charlotte Perkins-Gilman

From Cathi Colas Audiobooks and High Horse Press Presents by Cathi Colas

May 29, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

In this penultimate chapter, the cultural and personal conflicts between the men and Herland society come to a head, leading to disastrous marital expectations.

Send us Fan Mail In this penultimate chapter, the cultural and personal conflicts between the men and Herland society come to a head—especially in the relationships they’ve tried to form. When the three male explorers marry, they attempt to force their wives into traditional, submissive roles. This ends in disaster: one husband is banished, and the others must drastically reconsider their marital expectations. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cathi-colas-audiobooks-and-high-horse-press-p...

People in this episode

Host: Cathi Colas

Topics covered

  • cultural conflicts
  • marriage expectations
  • gender roles
  • societal norms
  • exploration

Keywords

  • HERLAND
  • Charlotte Perkins-Gilman
  • marriage
  • gender roles
  • cultural conflict
  • explorers
  • society

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Books & works: HERLAND

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