A Jury Of Her Peers (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162997537)

A Jury of Her Peers is a short story written by Susan Glaspell. The story is set in a rural area in the early 1900s and revolves around a murder investigation. The main character, Minnie Foster, is accused of killing her husband, John Wright. As the story progresses, a group of women, including Minnie's neighbor and the sheriff's wife, come together to gather evidence and make a decision about Minnie's guilt or innocence. The story explores themes of gender roles, isolation, and justice. The women in the story are able to uncover important evidence that the male investigators overlook, highlighting the importance of women's perspectives and experiences. The story also raises questions about the nature of justice and the role of community in determining guilt or innocence. Overall, A Jury of Her Peers is a thought-provoking and powerful exploration of gender, justice, and community in early 20th century America.Susan Keating Glaspell (July 1, 1876 ������� July 27, 1948) was an American dramatist, theatrical producer, theatre owner/operator, and novelist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Susan Glaspell
ISBN-10: 1162997532
ISBN-13: 9781162997537
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.15lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.06d