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Susan Glaspell
Susan Glaspell is the editor behind Great American Short Stories and Crime Classics. She has a knack for bringing together compelling narratives, especially in the realm of short fiction and crime.
A Jury Of Her Peers
Synopsis
When a local farmer is found dead in his bed, his wife is the prime suspect. As the men investigate the crime scene for evidence, their wives accompany them, observing the domestic details of the house. What begins as a seemingly clear-cut case soon reveals deeper layers of unspoken truths and the quiet desperation of a woman's life, forcing the women to confront their own understanding of justice and loyalty.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A Jury Of Her Peers based on a true story?
Susan Glaspell's short story is a fictionalized account inspired by the real-life murder trial of Margaret Hossack in Iowa in 1900, where Glaspell covered the case as a journalist.
Does A Jury Of Her Peers have a stage adaptation?
The short story is an adaptation of Glaspell's earlier one-act play, "Trifles," which explores the same events and themes.