Publisher's Synopsis
Lifted Masks is a collection of short stories written by Susan Glaspell, an American author and playwright. The book was first published in 1912 and contains twelve stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and the hidden emotions that lie beneath the surface. Each story in Lifted Masks features a different set of characters and explores a unique theme, from the challenges of marriage and family life to the struggles of young women trying to find their place in a rapidly changing society. Glaspell's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its focus on the inner lives of her characters. Her stories are often poignant and thought-provoking, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. Overall, Lifted Masks is a beautifully written and engaging collection of short stories that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, women's writing, or the complexities of human relationships.It lifted him then as a great wave--this passionate exultation that here was one man whom corruption could not claim as her own. Here was one human soul not to be had for a price! There flitted before him again a picture of that seventeen-year-old boy in the little red schoolhouse, and close upon it came the picture of this other young man against whom all powers of corruption had been turned in vain. With the one it had been the emotional luxury of a sentiment, a thing from life's actualities apart; with the other it was a force that dominated all things else, a force over which circumstances and design could not prevail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
