Samantha on the Woman Question by Marietta Holley

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Author Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926
Title Samantha on the Woman Question
Note Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Eric Eldred, William Flis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Samantha on the Woman Question" by Marietta Holley is a humorous and insightful novel written during the late 19th century that discusses women's rights and societal norms. The book follows the experiences of Samantha, an outspoken woman who navigates the challenges of her time, particularly concerning women's suffrage and the injustices faced by women like her acquaintance Serepta Pester, who seeks her rights against a backdrop of male-dominated laws and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we meet Samantha as she prepares for a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend a reunion and visit her cousin. Along her journey, she interacts with various characters from her community, including Serepta Pester, who reveals her tragic story of suffering under the constraints of marriage and a corrupt environment. Serepta's plea for assistance in addressing her grievances with the law sets the stage for Samantha's adventure in advocating for women's rights, touching on themes of justice, the complexities of relationships, and the fight for equality as she prepares to confront the political landscape and confront those in power. The opening establishes a tone of wit and social commentary that promises an engaging exploration of women's issues in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Feminism -- Fiction
Subject Sex role -- Fiction
Subject Women's rights -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7833
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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