Samantha on Children's Rights (eBook)

Enriched edition. Embracing Change: Samantha's Fight for Children's Equality

Marietta Holley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
225 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406641895-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Samantha on Children's Rights," Marietta Holley employs her signature blend of humor and social commentary to examine the pressing issues surrounding children's rights in a rapidly industrializing America. Through the lens of her beloved character Samantha, Holley articulates a progressive vision for childhood that champions justice, education, and emotional well-being. Written in the late 19th century, the book reflects the era's evolving views on childhood and education, deftly combining satire with heartfelt advocacy, while navigating the complexities of legal and social frameworks governing youth at the time. Marietta Holley, often referred to as the "Mark Twain of womanhood," was a prolific author and social reformer whose lived experiences greatly informed her work. Born into a time of significant societal shifts, Holley witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by women and children. Inspired by her own encounters with social injustice, she infused her writing with a fervent desire to spotlight and eradicate inequalities, particularly in the realms of education and children's rights. Readers seeking an insightful and entertaining exploration of children's rights will find "Samantha on Children's Rights" to be both enlightening and thought-provoking. Holley's approachable style and keen observations encourage critical reflection on contemporary societal norms, making this not only a historical text but also a relevant commentary on ongoing conversations about children's welfare.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.8.2022
• Einführung: Natalie Cooke
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Natalie Cooke
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th Century America • advocacy for children • American Literature • author Marietta Holley • childhood advocacy themes • children • Children's literature • children's rights activism • child rights activism • classic children's books • educational inequality • Female authors • Feminist literature • Fiction • fictional children's rights • historical social commentary • Humorous narrative style • literary activism • Parent and child • Social conditions • Social justice in literature • social reform satire • Strong-willed protagonist • United States • women's empowerment movement • youth empowerment