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 M

by Marietta Holley

Book Overview

This satirical novel, first published in 1873, is a humorous and insightful commentary on the social and political conditions of its time. Through the character of Betsey Bobbets, Holley offers a feminist critique of the limitations and injustices faced by women in 19th-century America, while also lampooning the hypocrisy and pomposity of many of her male contemporaries. The novel's irreverent tone and colorful characters make it an entertaining...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019954248
• ISBN13: 9781019954249
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"