Susan Glaspell

Susan Glaspell was an American playwright, novelist, and journalist active in the early 20th century. Born in 1876, she is best known for her plays that explore themes of gender roles and societal expectations. Her most famous work, "Trifles," examines the lives of women in a male-dominated society. Glaspell co-founded the Provincetown Playhouse and was a key figure in the development of modern American theater. Her writings often reflect her feminist views and concern for social issues, earning her recognition as a pioneering voice in American literature. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921 for her play "Alison’s House."