Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times

Name: Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times
Author: Alice Duer Miller

By Alice Duer Miller

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About This Book

A sequence of satirical and lyrical poems confronts anti‑suffrage arguments by transforming speeches, household scenes, and public rhetoric into ironic verse. The pieces employ parody, persona, and domestic comedy to expose contradictions in claims about women's nature, proper roles, and fitness for political life. Several poems imagine family conversations, legislative speeches, and workplace injustices to illustrate legal and economic exclusions that accompany denied franchise. Humor alternates with indignation, and formal variety—sonnets, ballads, masque-like sketches and short epigrams—keeps the tone energetic while repeatedly urging enfranchisement and equal civic recognition.

About the Author

Alice Duer Miller

Alice Duer Miller was an American author and poet known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the context of women's rights and social issues. Her notable works include "Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times," which reflects her advocacy for women's suffrage through witty and engaging poetry. Miller's writing often combined humor with sharp social commentary, making her a significant voice in the feminist literary movement of her time. In addition to her poetry, she wrote novels such as "Come Out of the Kitchen! A Romance" and "Ladies Must Live," showcasing her versatility as a writer.