The Strike of a Sex

What if women called a general strike—not of labor, but of love? In George Noyes Miller’s bold and witty 19th‑century satire, The Strike of a Sex imagines a sweeping “sex strike” that upends courtship, marriage, and politics as women band together to demand equal rights and true social reform. Newspapers howl, politicians scramble, and old certainties crumble as a movement born of patience and principle tests the limits of power—and partnership. Narrated with crisp clarity by Joe Reeder, this performance captures both the novel’s sly humor and its serious moral spine. Reeder’s measured delivery keeps the pace brisk while letting Miller’s sharp barbs and big ideas ring out, from drawing‑room debates to public rallies. A provocative precursor to later feminist classics, The Strike of a Sex blends comedy of manners with social critique, making it perfect for listeners who enjoy Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and turn‑of‑the‑century reform literature. First published in the late 19th century, the novel is now in the public domain. Original publisher records vary by surviving edition; this audio presents a faithful reading of the public‑domain text. Includes: a newly recorded narration by Joe Reeder; a timeless story that still speaks to today’s conversations about gender, power, and consent.