24 pages 48 minutes read

Susan Glaspell

Trifles

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1916

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Reviews & Readership

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Susan Glaspell's Trifles has garnered praise for its strong feminist themes, engaging dialogue, and intricate portrayal of early 20th-century gender dynamics. Critics laud the play’s evocative atmosphere and its criticism of societal norms. Some find its brevity limits character development, though most agree it’s a powerful, thought-provoking piece.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Trifles?

Readers who would enjoy Susan Glaspell's Trifles appreciate feminist literature, psychological drama, and crime mysteries. Ideal for fans of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper and Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, this play delves into gender dynamics and the subtleties of domestic life.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Education
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Siblings
Topics
Education
Gender / Feminism