"Josiah's Secret: A Play" by Marietta Holley is a funny play from the early 1900s about a married couple, Josiah and Samantha Allen, and how they see each other's roles in their home and in society. The play uses funny conversations to make us think about what people expect from women and touches on the idea of women having the right to vote, but in a light and fun way. The story shows Samantha managing the house while dealing with Josiah's old-fashioned ideas about women. When Samantha tries to act like the perfect, quiet woman from a magazine article Josiah likes, it leads to funny moments that show how silly those ideas are. In the end, the play recognizes how important women's work is, both at home and in politics, and suggests that working together and understanding each other is better than pretending to be something you're not.
Josiah's Secret: A Play
By Marietta Holley
In a humorous clash of expectations, a husband's traditional views are hilariously challenged when his wife playfully embodies outdated ideals, sparking a journey toward understanding the true value of women's work.
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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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