Project Gutenberg 2004-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 12346 Holley, Marietta 1836 1926 Josiah Allen's wife Holley, Mariettta Samantha Among the Brethren, Complete Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders "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.) http://book.klll.cc/files/9450/9450-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Women in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor Women's rights -- Humor Methodism -- Humor PS Text Humor Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 509125 2025-07-04T08:48:13.450304 text/html 523713 2021-01-26T20:46:53 text/html 13276043 2025-07-04T08:48:20.923293 application/epub+zip 13285172 2025-07-04T08:48:15.176329 application/epub+zip 233082 2025-07-04T08:48:14.225291 application/epub+zip 13400672 2025-07-04T08:48:24.854286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13366256 2025-07-04T08:48:19.974299 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329687 2022-09-05T04:13:50.183417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424100 2025-07-04T08:48:12.078315 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424126 2021-01-02T06:05:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420512 2021-01-02T06:05:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 420518 2021-01-02T06:05:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23269 2025-07-04T08:48:24.993222 application/rdf+xml 14387 2025-07-04T08:48:14.335290 image/jpeg 2421 2025-07-04T08:48:14.280264 image/jpeg 155559 2021-01-02T06:05:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 155125 2021-01-02T06:05:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 12701600 2021-01-26T20:46:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 155110 2021-01-02T06:05:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 12889010 2025-07-04T08:48:13.821421 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia