"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 6" by Marietta Holley is a story from the early 1900s about a perceptive woman named Samantha and her comedic yet profound life experiences. Within this series installment, Samantha journeys to Loontown, offering support to her friends, Miss Timson and Rosy, who are deeply worried about the health of their dear friend, Ralph S. Robinson. As Samantha gets involved in the town, she deals with complicated social expectations and intense religious feelings, specifically challenging the local deacon about the disruptive church bells that are hurting Ralph's recuperation. Through the eyes of Samantha, the book gives comedic observations on the community's views and also brings a tragic look at morals, the absurdities of culture, love, faith and duty.
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 6
By Marietta Holley
A quick-witted woman finds herself entangled in a small town's drama, challenging social norms, religious expectations, and her friend's deadly illness.
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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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