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Plays
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025907536
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 328
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Plays is a seminal collection of theatrical works by Susan Glaspell, a pioneering figure in American modernism and a founding member of the influential Provincetown Players. This volume brings together several of Glaspell's most acclaimed dramas, including the masterpiece Trifles, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest one-act plays in the English language. Through these works, Glaspell explores complex themes of gender roles, social justice, and the intricacies of the human psyche with a sharp, empathetic lens.
The collection showcases Glaspell's versatility, ranging from the tense, psychological realism of The Outside and Bernice to the witty, satirical examinations of intellectual fads in Suppressed Desires and Tickless Time. Her writing is characterized by its economy of language and its ability to uncover profound emotional depths within domestic and rural settings. By centering the experiences and perspectives of women, Glaspell challenged the theatrical conventions of her time and helped forge a new path for American drama.
As a cornerstone of early 20th-century literature, Plays remains essential reading for students of drama and fans of feminist literature. These works capture a transformative moment in the history of the stage, reflecting the artistic experimentation and social consciousness that defined the Little Theatre movement.
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