The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman that explores the themes of female oppression and the psychological effects of confinement. The protagonist, a woman suffering from postpartum depression, is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper by her husband, who believes it will aid in her recovery. As the story progresses, the woman's mental state deteriorates, and she becomes obsessed with the patterns in the wallpaper. Gilman's story is a powerful critique of the patriarchal society of the fin-de-siècle and a haunting exploration of the female experience.
