
SAMANTHA AMONG THE BRETHREN. - BY - "JOSIAH ALLEN'S WIFE"
(MARIETTA HOLLEY).
1890
PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
A spirited narrator, known simply as Samantha, takes up her pen to confront the inequities she sees within the church’s “Meeting House.” In candid, dialect‑rich conversations with her husband, Josiah, she argues that the very institution that worships a mother‑like Christ ought to honor the women who sustain it. Her musings weave personal conviction with broader social concerns, painting a vivid portrait of late‑19th‑century congregations where women outnumber men yet remain sidelined.
The work balances earnest advocacy with gentle humor, inviting listeners to reflect on how language and tradition shape gender roles in faith communities. As Samantha charts her observations, she champions the countless, often unseen, contributions of women—teachers, caretakers, and steadfast supporters—while urging the church to grant them the respect and agency they deserve. This early feminist voice offers both a snapshot of its era and a timeless call for equity, all delivered in an engaging, conversational style that draws the audience into her heartfelt quest for justice.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (60K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Release date
2004-08-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1836–1926
A sharp, funny voice of 19th-century America, this bestselling humorist used satire to take on marriage, politics, temperance, and women’s rights. Writing as Samantha Allen and “Josiah Allen’s Wife,” she turned homespun comedy into social commentary that reached a huge popular audience.
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