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What literary genre is "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

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The answer is a short story. "The Yellow Wallpaper" is a classic work of American literature written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in 1892. It falls under the genre of short stories, which are concise works of fiction typically ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand words. The story delves into themes of mental health, societal expectations, and the struggle for female individuality.
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