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Title: Samantha Among the Colored Folks: "My Ideas on the Race Problem"

Note: First published in 1892 under title: Samantha on the race problem, #61608 .

Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Samantha Among the Colored Folks: 'My Ideas on the Race Problem'" by Marietta Holley is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. Through the lens of the main character, Samantha, a determined and insightful woman, the book addresses the complexities of race relations and societal expectations in post-Civil War America. Throughout the narrative, Samantha interacts with various relatives, particularly her cousin John Richard, a colporter devoted to uplifting the freedmen, who ignites discussions around race, equality, and the moral responsibilities of individuals. The opening of the story introduces Samantha in her domestic realm as she prepares for the unexpected visit of her cousin John Richard, who has dedicated years to working among the freedmen in the South. As they engage in conversations about race and the prevailing attitudes towards African Americans, tensions rise between Samantha's husband, Josiah, and John Richard. The discourse reveals Josiah's skepticism about the so-called "Race Problem," while John Richard passionately argues that societal indifference could lead to future calamities. As Samantha navigates these discussions, her perspective begins to shift, suggesting a growing awareness of the deeper complexities surrounding race and moral duty. This foundational chapter sets the stage for a rich exploration of cultural conflicts, personal beliefs, and the intricacies of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926

Illustrator: Kemble, E. W. (Edward Windsor), 1861-1933

EBook No.: 66411

Published: Sep 28, 2021

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Fiction

Subject: Race relations -- Fiction

Subject: Racism -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Samantha Among the Colored Folks: "My Ideas on the Race Problem"

Note: First published in 1892 under title: Samantha on the race problem, #61608 .

Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Samantha Among the Colored Folks: 'My Ideas on the Race Problem'" by Marietta Holley is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. Through the lens of the main character, Samantha, a determined and insightful woman, the book addresses the complexities of race relations and societal expectations in post-Civil War America. Throughout the narrative, Samantha interacts with various relatives, particularly her cousin John Richard, a colporter devoted to uplifting the freedmen, who ignites discussions around race, equality, and the moral responsibilities of individuals. The opening of the story introduces Samantha in her domestic realm as she prepares for the unexpected visit of her cousin John Richard, who has dedicated years to working among the freedmen in the South. As they engage in conversations about race and the prevailing attitudes towards African Americans, tensions rise between Samantha's husband, Josiah, and John Richard. The discourse reveals Josiah's skepticism about the so-called "Race Problem," while John Richard passionately argues that societal indifference could lead to future calamities. As Samantha navigates these discussions, her perspective begins to shift, suggesting a growing awareness of the deeper complexities surrounding race and moral duty. This foundational chapter sets the stage for a rich exploration of cultural conflicts, personal beliefs, and the intricacies of human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926

Illustrator: Kemble, E. W. (Edward Windsor), 1861-1933

EBook No.: 66411

Published: Sep 28, 2021

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Fiction

Subject: Race relations -- Fiction

Subject: Racism -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.