Publisher's Synopsis
Suppressed Desires is a comedy play written by Susan Glaspell, featuring two episodes. The play revolves around the lives of two couples, Henrietta and Stephen Brewster, and their friends, Mabel and George Knapp. Henrietta is a woman who believes in the power of psychoanalysis and tries to analyze the dreams of her friends and family. She is married to Stephen, who is a practical man and does not believe in the power of psychoanalysis. Mabel, on the other hand, is a woman who is unhappy in her marriage and is looking for a way out. She seeks help from Henrietta, who tries to analyze her dreams and help her find a solution to her problems. George, Mabel's husband, is a man who is obsessed with his hobby of collecting stamps and does not pay attention to his wife's needs.The play is set in the early 20th century, and the characters' struggles with their desires and the societal norms of the time provide a humorous and insightful commentary on the human condition. The play explores themes of marriage, gender roles, and the power of the mind. The characters' desires and motivations are suppressed by societal norms and expectations, and they struggle to find a way to express themselves and live fulfilling lives. Through witty dialogue and comedic situations, Suppressed Desires provides an entertaining and thought-provoking look at the human psyche.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.
