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Written by Susan Glaspell in 1916, Trifles is a one-act play about a woman accused of strangling her husband. Based on an actual murder case reported by Glaspell for the Des Moines News, the play represented an early exploration of gender relationships in a time when women often were considered to be mere trifles. A groundbreaking feminist play, Trifles is often included in anthologies of drama and literature.

To be a woman is to be half the world’s population but, in many countries, unfortunately still now and for most of history, women were decidedly second class, normally no more than chattels and the bearers and nurturers of children. As society involved into a complex and overlapping system where education and equality begin to seek space things began to change. In this volume our authors describe and reveal how life actually felt for almost all women before the recent past.

Murder comes in two familiar forms. Whether as a crime of passion with high emotions or a cold dispassionate plot to take life in order to gain in some way, the act strikes us all as somehow inhuman. Beneath us as civilised beings. But however we cloak our animal instincts the need to remove a human being and gain relief from abuse or gain from money, the term is just the same – MURDER. Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle, J M Barrie, W W Jacobs and many others bring their literary heft to bear in as calculating a way as any killer could.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. The plains of the American Mid-West are home to some very fine exponents of the literary craft. Throughout this vast landscape stories seem to be everywhere offering their experiences as works just awaiting the final touches and flourishes of these famed authors. They deliver in very talented ways.

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents whose time has now come again.

The facts are that a canary is dead, as is Mr. Foster. His wife, Minnie, is the prime suspect. Sheriff Peters can't crack the case, but two clever women can. Glaspell originally wrote the story as a play entitled Trifles in 1916.

In Lifted Masks, Susan Glaspell delves into the intricate tapestry of American life through a captivating collection of short stories. With keen insight and vivid storytelling, she unveils the complexities of its people and the unique character that defines the nation. (Summary by wildemoose)

In a quiet farmhouse, the ordinary folds into the unseen. A Jury of Her Peers turns a simple domestic scene into a mirror of justice, conscience, and the unspoken weight of women's lives. With spare, careful strokes, Susan Glaspell reveals how silence can testify and how understanding sometimes takes root where authority fails.

A collection of one-acts by the Pulitzer-winning playwright, including Close the Book, Suppressed Desires, Tickless Time, Woman's Honor, The People, and Trifles.

Susan Keating Glaspell (1876 - 1948) was a novelist, playwright, journalist and actress. The Verge reflects Glaspell's observation of the way in which Victorian society left some women feeling trapped in roles for which they were unsuited. The story is about Claire, a woman who lives her life on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Trying to create a new type of plant, Claire spends most of her time in the greenhouse.

The Glory Of The Conquered The Story Of A Great Love is Susan Glaspells debut novel that intricately weaves the tale of Karl, a man blinded by a tragic lab accident, and his devoted wife, Ernestine, who cares for him with unwavering love and resilience. This poignant story explores themes of sacrifice, strength, and the profound bond between two souls facing adversity together. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Inheritors (1921), penned by the talented American playwright Susan Glaspell, explores the profound legacy left by an idealistic farmer who bequeaths his prized Midwest farmland for the establishment of a college (Act I). Fast forward forty years, and his granddaughter boldly champions the rights of Hindu nationals to protest at the very college her grandfather founded. This act of defiance places her in direct conflict with her uncle, the president of the institutions trustees, and threatens the colleges funding (Acts II & III). As she stands firm in her beliefs, she ultimately faces the ...

Beneath the surface of this captivating short play lies a rich tapestry woven from the threads of a murder investigation set in rural America. Yet, Trifles transcends its plot, delving into the intricate dynamics between men and women, husbands and wives. It highlights the often-ignored details—the trifles—that reveal profound truths about human relationships and lives. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw) Cast George Henderson (County Attorney) mb, Henry Peters (Sheriff) Guero, Lewis Hale (a neighboring farmer) Anthony, Mrs. Peters Arielle Lipshaw, Mrs. Hale Elizabeth Klett, Narrator David ...

In Verge, Susan Glaspell masterfully explores the constraints imposed on women by Victorian society, capturing their feelings of entrapment in roles that stifle their true selves. Although initially dismissed by critics for its unconventional speech and expressionistic style, the play has been revitalized by feminist theorists who recognize its significance in the evolution of theatre. Set against the backdrop of the early 1920s, a time when womens voices were beginning to rise against domestic expectations, Verge offers a poignant reflection on the struggles faced by women yearning for ...

In Visioning, Susan Glaspells captivating second novel, we meet Katie Jones, a young woman enveloped in her comfortable existence, surrounded by a charming circle of friends. With her brother serving as an army officer and her uncle residing in Washington, Katies perspective is shaped by the world they allow her to see. Everything changes when Anne enters her life. After saving Anne from a suicide attempt, Katie weaves a narrative that fits neatly into her own worldview. But as she delves deeper into Annes true story, Katie is forced to confront her own beliefs and feelings, embarking on a ...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this Century of profound change for women our Atlantic neighbours produced authors of extraordinary ability that dazzled us all with a range of ideas, characters and stories of such magnificence that literature would never be the same again. Genius is written in their names.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A decade of monumental change and slaughter. Many of society’s telling questions are cast aside in times of that speak of greater needs, greater priorities. For these talented authors their ideas and words keep these magnificent stories at the forefront of our literary lives.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeThe death of a larger than life woman leaves behind an equally huge hole in the hearts of those who knew her, a hole only made deeper and darker by the unanswered questions and mystery surrounding her sudden death. This sudden event causes those closest to her to question just how well they really knew Bernice. A drama that explores grief and the social criticism of its time

Ten classic public domain short stories offering a feminine perspective on work, written from 1868 to 1925 by an incredible lineup of authors. These works present an early and poignant perspective on the role of work in society and relationships and its effect on women.

A compilation of popular short stories from American literature narrated by professional voice actor Jake Phillips.