"The Lament of the Mormon Wife: A Poem" 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 aim at the Mormon religion. Through her skillful use of verse, she critiques the beliefs and rules that govern the followers of this faith in a surprisingly poignant poem that struck a chord not just with Mormon women, but readers of all backgrounds.
