Sweet Cicely - or Josiah Allen as a Politician

In "Sweet Cicely 'Äî or Josiah Allen as a Politician," Marietta Holley weaves a rich tapestry of humor and social commentary, capturing the zeitgeist of late 19th-century America. Through the eyes of her beloved character Josiah Allen, Holley explores the intersections of gender, politics, and societal norms, employing a conversational style infused with wit and irony. The novel serves as both a s...