02288cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450042001452640051001873000047002383360026002853370026003113380036003375000031003735080080004045201298004845340045017826530054018276530028018816530023019098560042019329450UtSlPG20260610133232.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHolley, Marietta,d1836-192610aSamantha Among the Brethren, Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-08-10  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed
Proofreaders  a"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 Samantha, a strong-willed and opinionated woman, as she navigates the complexities of gender roles within her community, particularly in relation to the church and domestic life. With her husband, Josiah Allen, as a recurring character who embodies traditional male perspectives, Samantha's discussions often revolve around women's rights and societal expectations.  The opening of "Samantha Among the Brethren" introduces readers to Samantha's character, highlighting her assertiveness and belief in women's contributions to religion and society, which she articulates while discussing the exclusion of women from church conferences. As her husband Josiah expresses skepticism about women's roles in religious leadership, Samantha passionately argues for their rightful place, drawing from historical and biblical references. Their lively banter sets the tone for the novel, showcasing the humor and complexity of marital dynamics and the dialogues surrounding women's empowerment during the time. The stage is set for a narrative filled with wit, social commentary, and Samantha's determined spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWomen in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor  aWomen's rights -- Humor  aMethodism -- Humor40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9450