The Passing of Mars

"The Passing of Mars: A Modern Morality Play" by Marguerite Wilkinson

Marguerite Ogden Wilkinson was an American poet and drama writer. This play is a vivid tale of Mars, the God of war and his interactions with religion, science, poetry, soul, music, labor, and more. Through making these concepts characters, Wilkinson is able to comment on society and how old ways make room for new traditions in the world.