{"title":"Books by Susan Glaspell","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780809370177","title":"Fidelity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecovering a lost feminist story of scandal and strength for a new generation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOut of print in the United States since its original publication in 1915, Susan Glaspell's largely forgotten novel \u003ci\u003eFidelity\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of Ruth Holland, a young woman who returns to her small Midwestern hometown after eleven years' absence. Forced home by the death of her father, Ruth must face a family and community that have largely turned against her following her affair with a married man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlaspell, mostly known as a playwright and for her founding of the Provincetown Players, was also an accomplished novelist. Inspired by events in Glaspell's own life, \u003ci\u003eFidelity \u003c\/i\u003eportrays Ruth's struggle to find fulfillment, love, and purpose in a society that imposes rigid expectations and limitations on how a woman should live. Ruth is a woman torn between love and commitment to her family—and between love and commitment to herself. Glaspell's narrative shifts between characters, offering glimpses through the community's eyes of the ways that Ruth's return forces residents to confront their beliefs and the impact that they have. In the vein of Chopin's \u003ci\u003eThe Awakening\u003c\/i\u003e and Flaubert's \u003ci\u003eMadame Bovary\u003c\/i\u003e, Glaspell's \u003ci\u003eFidelity\u003c\/i\u003e holds an important place in the history of early twentieth-century feminist literature and is long overdue to be back in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, under the guidance of Kevin McMullen, project manager of the Walt Whitman Archive, have resurrected this neglected novel. The text includes contemporary photographs of Susan Glaspell, a new introduction, and annotations throughout, which provide useful commentary for students and general readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294904693109,"sku":"9780809370177","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780809370177_20fbfdde-4cec-4228-abcd-7d3b0c07c1d8.jpg?v=1786015827"},{"product_id":"9780953478033","title":"Fidelity","description":"\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312005296501,"sku":"9780953478033","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780953478033_1733a955-c5bc-4987-bffd-4eb4606b27b2.jpg?v=1786015903"},{"product_id":"brook-evans","title":"Brook Evans","description":null,"brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490333106549,"sku":"9781903155165","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781903155165.jpg?v=1786442220"},{"product_id":"lifted-masksstories-edition2024","title":"Lifted Masks Stories","description":"\"Lifted Masks: Stories\" by Susan Glaspell delves into Midwestern life through a collection of character-driven narratives. Glaspell, a prominent figure in American literature and a pioneer among women authors, employs short stories to explore the complexities of gender roles and domestic life in Rural America. With feminist undertones, Glaspell's tales offer a deep psychological depth, uncovering the masks individuals wear to conform to societal expectations. Through realistic portrayals, she delivers incisive social commentary on the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century. Within these narratives, Glaspell unveils the intricacies of Midwestern society, shedding light on the realities of life in rural communities. Her stories are marked by a profound realism that captures the essence of human experience. Readers are invited to engage in literary analysis, unraveling the layers of meaning woven into each narrative. Through her exploration of lifted masks, Glaspell challenges conventional norms and prompts reflection on the complexities of identity and societal expectations.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495497015669,"sku":"9789363055216","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789363055216.jpg?v=1786618165"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-susan-glaspell.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}