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"Poems" by Marietta Holley
Marietta Holley, was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. In this book, she takes a break from satire and, instead, gives poetic beauty to the thoughts everyone has. Summertime, brotherhood, and the thoughts of men and women from different social classes are front and center in this collection which has resonated with people of all ages.
Marietta Holley, was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics. In this book, she takes a break from satire and, instead, gives poetic beauty to the thoughts everyone has. Summertime, brotherhood, and the thoughts of men and women from different social classes are front and center in this collection which has resonated with people of all ages.
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