Marietta Holley
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.
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 6
"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 6" by Marietta Holley is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book is part of a series featuring the ...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha at the World's Fair
"Samantha at the World's Fair" by Marietta Holley is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows Samantha Allen, a witty and...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha on the Woman Question
"Samantha on the Woman Question" by Marietta Holley is a humorous and insightful novel written during the late 19th century that discusses women's rig...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha on the Race Problem
Later published under title: Samantha Among the Colored Folks: "My Ideas on the Race Problem", #66411.
By Marietta Holley
Josiah Allen on the Woman Question
"Josiah Allen on the Woman Question" by Marietta Holley is a satirical work written in the early 20th century. This humorous book presents the perspec...
By Marietta Holley
Josiah's Secret: A Play
"Josiah's Secret: A Play by Marietta Holley" is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the dynamics of a marriage...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha on Children's Rights
"Samantha on Children's Rights" by Marietta Holley is a humorous social commentary written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha Among the Colored Folks: "My Ideas on the Race Problem"
First published in 1892 under title: Samantha on the race problem, #61608.
By Marietta Holley
Samantha at Saratoga
"Samantha at Saratoga" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Samantha, the outspoken w...
By Marietta Holley
Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife
"Around the World with Josiah Allen's Wife" by Marietta Holley is a humorous travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The book follow...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha Among the Brethren, Complete
"Samantha Among the Brethren, Complete" by Marietta Holley is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of Sama...
By Marietta Holley
Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician
"Sweet Cicely — or Josiah Allen as a Politician" by Marietta Holley is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story centers on the c...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7
"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the spirite...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 4
"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 4" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book is a co...
By Marietta Holley
Josiah's Alarm, and Abel Perry's Funeral
"Josiah's Alarm, and Abel Perry's Funeral" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. It presents the comedic and insigh...
By Marietta Holley
The Lament of the Mormon Wife: A Poem
"The Lament of the Mormon Wife: A Poem by Marietta Holley" is a poignant poem written in the late 19th century. This work reflects the struggles and e...
By Marietta Holley
Betsey Bobbett: A Drama
"Scenes drawn from the book My Opinions and Betsey Bobbett's." See Project Gutenberg ebook #55594.
By Marietta Holley
Samantha at Coney Island, and a Thousand Other Islands
"Samantha at Coney Island and a Thousand Other Islands" by Marietta Holley is a humorous fictional novel written in the early 20th century." The story...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition
"Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Saman...
By Marietta Holley
Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 2
"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 2" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel that was likely written in the late 19th century. The book features th...
By Marietta Holley