My Opinions and Betsey Bobbet's by Marietta Holley
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| Author | Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926 |
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| Illustrator | Beard, J. C. |
| Title |
My Opinions and Betsey Bobbet's
Designed 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 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Feminism -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women's rights -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55594 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 64 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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