"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7" by Marietta Holley is a funny story from the late 1800s that follows Samantha, a lively woman, as she deals with social issues and gender roles in her town, especially in her Methodist church. The story looks at what women do and how they help in the church and in society by showing how she talks to different people. The book begins with Samantha talking to her husband, Josiah Allen, about raising money for the Methodist church. Their talk turns into a funny argument about how much money they should give, showing Samantha's annoyance with what society expects from women. As she tells stories about other women in her church, it shows how these women give up a lot for the church, highlighting both their commitment and the funny situations they find themselves in, setting a comical tone while examining women gaining confidence and dealing with old-fashioned male-dominated ideas.
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7
By Marietta Holley
A quick-witted woman hilariously challenges expectations within her church and community.
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About the AuthorMarietta Holley, was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. Holley enjoyed a prolific writing career and was a bestselling author in the late 19th century, though she was largely forgotten by the time of her death. Her writing was frequently compared to that of Mark Twain and Edgar Nye. Along with Frances Miriam Whitcher and Ann S. Stephens, Holley is regarded as one of America's most significant early female humorists. Her work appealed to all classes of society. Her readers were scattered over the entire world, and included men and women of every station and grade. Her books were widely read in Europe.
Marietta Holley, was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. Holley enjoyed a prolific writing career and was a bestselling author in the late 19th century, though she was largely forgotten by the time of her death. Her writing was frequently compared to that of Mark Twain and Edgar Nye. Along with Frances Miriam Whitcher and Ann S. Stephens, Holley is regarded as one of America's most significant early female humorists. Her work appealed to all classes of society. Her readers were scattered over the entire world, and included men and women of every station and grade. Her books were widely read in Europe.
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