Poems

Marietta Holley, born on July 16, 1836, and passed away on March 1, 1926, was an American humorist who garnered critical acclaim for her satirical writing. Often compared to Mark Twain, Holley used her wit and keen observational skills to comment on the social and political issues of her time, especially those related to women's rights and temperance. Writing under the pen name "Josiah Allen's Wif...