Confined to the attic with nothing but a journal and her thoughts, a young mother is prescribed peace and tranquillity to help her hysteria. But her thoughts are less than tranquil, and the attics yellow wallpaper does little to quiet her mind, forcing her to explore every corner of her sanity. Written in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilmans The Yellow Wallpaper is an important piece of feminist literature that brings to life the 19th century's attitude towards physical and mental health, while gripping audiences with its foreboding atmosphere.