Charlotte Perkins Gilman books in order
American feminist, writer, artist, and lecturer
- Lived
- 1860–1935
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 21
Charlotte Perkins Gilman published 5 novels, 3 short story collections, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books, beginning with The Yellow Wallpaper (1899).
Updated September 2026
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The Yellow Wallpaper
Charlotte Perkins Gilman's most-read book, rated by 92 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order
The Yellow Wallpaper (1899)
What Diantha Did (1910)
The Crux (1911)
Herland (1915)
With Her in Ourland (1916)
Short story collections in order
These Will Chill You (1967)
Great American Short Stories [34 Stories] (1977)
The Charlotte Perkins Gilman Reader (1980)
Non-fiction in order
Art Gems for the Home and Fireside (1888)
Women and Economics (1898)
The Home, Its Work and Influence (1903)
Human Work (1904)
The Man-made World (1911)
His Religion and Hers (1923)
The Living of Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1935)
Children's books in order
Concerning Children (1900)
Poetry in order
Other books in order
Women and Social Service (1907)
Moving the Mountain (1911)
The Forerunner (1911)
Benigna Machiavelli (1914)
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About Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Charlotte Anna Perkins Gilman, also known by her first married name Charlotte Perkins Stetson, was an American humanist, novelist, writer, lecturer, early sociologist, and advocate for social reform. She was an early and leading figure in the women's rights movement in the United States, and in modern terms is regarded as a socialist feminist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Charlotte Perkins Gilman FAQ
- How many books has Charlotte Perkins Gilman written?
- Charlotte Perkins Gilman published 5 novels, 3 short story collections, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book, 1 poetry collection and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Charlotte Perkins Gilman's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Yellow Wallpaper.
- What is Charlotte Perkins Gilman's last book?
- The Living of Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1935).
- What is Charlotte Perkins Gilman's most famous book?
- The Yellow Wallpaper (1899) is Charlotte Perkins Gilman's most widely read book.
- Can I read Charlotte Perkins Gilman's books for free?
- Yes. 12 books by Charlotte Perkins Gilman are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.