Samantha Among the Brethren

By Marietta Holley

Book Overview

Samantha Among the Brethren is a novel written by Marietta Holley under the pen name of Josiah Allen's Wife. The story revolves around Samantha, a witty and independent woman, who is invited to attend a religious convention by her friends, the Brethren. Despite her initial reluctance, Samantha decides to attend the convention to broaden her horizons and learn more about the Brethren's beliefs.As she attends the convention, Samantha encounters various characters, including the charismatic preacher, Brother Gardner, and the stern Sister Allen. Through her interactions with them, Samantha learns about the Brethren's strict moral code and their unwavering faith. However, she also discovers the hypocrisy and flaws within the community, including their prejudices and narrow-mindedness.Throughout the novel, Samantha challenges the Brethren's beliefs and practices, often with her sharp wit and humor. She also develops a romantic relationship with a kind and understanding man named Josiah, who shares her progressive views.Samantha Among the Brethren is a humorous and insightful critique of religious fundamentalism and the limitations of dogmatic thinking. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to be celebrated for its feminist themes and social commentary.1897. With illustrations. Samantha Among the Brethren is an extremely funny and satirical look at male attitudes toward woman, especially those concerned with women's input into church matters. Holley's protagonist, Samantha, has a discussion with her husband, Josiah, concerning the limited role of women in the church. It is through this discussion that Holley is able to make light of many of the inconsistencies in the church doctrine that excludes women from positions of power and decision making.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162771186
• ISBN13: 9781162771182
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"