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100 1 _aHolley, Marietta,
_d1836-1926
245 1 0 _aMy Opinions and Betsey Bobbet's :
_bDesigned as a Beacon Light to Guide Women to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, But Which May Be Read by Members of the Sterner Sect, without Injury to Themselves or the Book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-21
508 _aProduced by Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"My Opinions and Betsey Bobbet's" by Marietta Holley is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. This humorous novel centers around the lives and perspectives of women, particularly exploring themes of marriage and women's rights through the voice of the main character, Samantha Allen, and her interactions with the character Betsey Bobbet. The narrative reflects the social dynamics and gender roles of its time, often delivering poignant commentary while maintaining a light-hearted tone. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Samantha Allen, who reflects on her life with her husband, Josiah, and their blended family. As she recalls their early days of marriage and her struggles with both domestic life and societal expectations, she is inspired by an inner voice to write a book about women's rights and her experiences. This marks the beginning of her journey, as she navigates her responsibilities as a wife and stepmother, expressing her candid opinions with wit and charm. The opening sets the stage for a satirical exploration of gender roles, as Samantha contemplates her relationship with Josiah and her interactions with neighbors like Betsey Bobbet, who represents a more traditional view of women's roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFeminism -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aWomen -- Suffrage -- United States -- Fiction
653 _aWomen's rights -- Fiction
700 1 _aBeard, J. C.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55594
999 _c96425
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