Based on historical events for authentic storytelling and impact
Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Emily Mann for literary significance
Paperback format for easy handling and portability
English language edition for broad accessibility
Not returnable, ensuring exclusive ownership
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Illinois, 1861: Without proof of insanity, Elizabeth Packard is committed by her husband to an asylum. Based on historical events, Emily Mann's play tells of one woman's struggle to right a system gone wrong. "Emily Mann is one of our most urgently engaging, provocative and significant American playwrights." -Joyce Carol Oates "Elizabeth