Book 32 || Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Book 32 || Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Book 32 || Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Herland, written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and published in 1915, is a pioneering work of feminist science fiction. The novel tells the story of three male explorers who discover an isolated, all-female society that has developed without men for two thousand years. In Herland, women reproduce asexually, and the society is peaceful, cooperative, and highly advanced, with no war, poverty, or crime. The men, who come from patriarchal societies, are initially bewildered and challenged by the women’s equality and independence. Through this utopian society, Gilman critiques traditional gender roles and explores ideas about motherhood, community, and women’s autonomy. The novel questions the necessity of male-dominated ...