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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aHolley, Marietta,
_d1836-1926
245 1 0 _aSamantha among the Brethren — Volume 7
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-10
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the spirited and witty protagonist, Samantha, as she navigates the social dynamics and gender issues of her community, particularly within the context of the Methodist Church. Through her interactions with various characters, the book explores themes of women's roles and contributions in church activities and society at large. At the start of the novel, the main character, Samantha, is discussing fundraising for the local Methodist meeting house with her husband, Josiah Allen. This conversation quickly turns into a humorous debate about their differing views on financial generosity, highlighting Samantha's frustration with societal expectations placed upon women. As she recounts experiences and encounters with fellow female church members, it becomes evident that the women are making personal sacrifices for the church's benefit, showcasing both their dedication and the comedic elements of their situations. The opening sets the tone for a satirical exploration of both women's empowerment and the traditional patriarchal views that they must contend with. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor
653 _aWomen's rights -- Humor
653 _aMethodism -- Humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9449
999 _c51184
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