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Poems on various subjects, religious and moral
About this book
A collection of poems on religious and moral themes by Phillis Wheatley, the first African American author to publish a book of poetry, originally issued in 1773. Suitable for readers interested in early American literature, African American writing, and eighteenth-century poetry.
Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly, was an American writer who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Born in West Africa, she was sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight and transported to North America, where she was bought by the Wheatley family of Boston. After she learned to read and write, they encouraged her poetry when they saw her talent.
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