A Jury of Her Peers

A Jury of Her Peers

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""A Jury of Her Peers"" is a short story written by Susan Glaspell, first published in 1917. The story is set in rural America during the early 20th century and revolves around a murder investigation. The main character, Minnie Foster Wright, is accused of killing her husband, John Wright, by strangling him with a rope. The story follows a group of women who are called upon to investigate the crime, including the wife of the sheriff and a neighbor of the Wrights. As they search for clues, the women begin to uncover the truth about Minnie's life and the events leading up to the murder. Through their conversations and observations, they come to understand the reasons behind Minnie's actions and ultimately decide to withhold evidence that would incriminate her. The story explores themes of justice, gender roles, and the power dynamics within relationships. Glaspell's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the rural setting and nuanced characterizations of the women involved in the investigation. ""A Jury of Her Peers"" is considered a classic of feminist literature and has been adapted into several stage and film productions.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781161615418
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 30
Weight: 277g
Height: 178mm
Width: 254mm
Spine width: 3mm