"Josiah Allen's Wife as a P.A. and P.I.: Samantha at the Centennial" by Marietta Holley is a funny story from the 1800s that shows the main character, Samantha's sharp and comical views on women's place in the world. The story follows Samantha and her husband, Josiah Allen, as they plan to go to the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Right at the start, we see how strong and determined Samantha is through her funny talks with Josiah about the importance of writing a preface. These conversations mix humor with everyday life, as Samantha confidently pursues her dreams of being a writer, even though Josiah makes fun of her. The book also touches on bigger ideas like women's rights and what society expects from them, as Samantha thinks about her own life and the world around her.
Josiah Allen's Wife as a P. A. and P. I.: Samantha at the Centennial. Designed As a Bright and Shining Light, to Pierce the Fogs of Error and Injustice That Surround Society and Josiah, and to Bring More Clearly to View the Path That Leads Straight on to Virtue and Happiness.
By Marietta Holley
Witness a battle-of-wits between a strong-minded wife and her opinionated husband as they navigate societal expectations and literary ambitions on their journey to the Centennial Exposition.
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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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