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- Book Synopsis
- American writer, actor, and journalist Susan Glaspell lived from 1876 until 1948. She is recognized as a pioneer of contemporary American theatre and is noted for her form-testing, feminist themes, and lifelike dialogue. She is well known for her plays "Trifles" (1916) and "The Verge" (1921). The one-act drama "Trifles" examines rural women's life and their constrained social positions. The innovative way in which it portrayed women as multidimensional individuals with their own interests and motives has made it famous. A woman scientist who is on the cusp of making a significant discovery is shown in the three-act drama "The Verge" as being constrained by cultural norms. The hardships of regular people in small-town or rural America are often explored in Glaspell's plays, along with questions of gender, identity, and power relations. Her work is distinguished by a feeling of realism and a focus on psychological nuance. Her legacy continues to have an impact on modern American theater. Glaspell's work paved the path for future female writers.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789358715538
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double9 Books, (01 January 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 163
- Weight
- 211 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 12 mm
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