Susan Glaspell (1876?–1948) is unparalleled in American letters for her achievements in both drama and fiction. During her lifetime her plays earned better reviews than those of Eugene O’Neill, whom she championed, and in 1931 Glaspell was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Alison’s House. In her work she illuminates feminist issues and explores such universal themes as individuality versus conformity. Above all, she led a revolution in American theater, cofounding the Provincetown Players, where her energy and innovative spirit created both a home and an identity for great theater.
WORKS THAT HAVE APPEARED IN NARRATIVE:
- From A to Z, a short story, in Stories of the Week: 2011–2012