Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley Peters, also spelled Phyllis and Wheatly ( – December 5, 1784) was an American author who is considered the first African-American author of a published book of poetry. Born in West Africa, she was kidnapped and subsequently 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.On a 1773 trip to London with the Wheatleys' son, seeking publication of her work, Wheatley met prominent people who became her patrons. The publication in London of her ''Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral'' on September 1, 1773, brought her fame both in England and the American colonies. Prominent figures, such as George Washington, praised her work. A few years later, African-American poet Jupiter Hammon praised her work in a poem of his own.
Wheatley was emancipated by the Wheatleys shortly after the publication of her book of poems. The Wheatleys died soon thereafter and Phillis Wheatley married John Peters, a poor grocer. They lost three children, who all died young. Wheatley-Peters died in poverty and obscurity at the age of 31. Provided by Wikipedia
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Memoir and poems of Phillis Wheatley, a native African and a slave, dedicated to the friends of the Africans. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Memoir and poems of Phillis Wheatley, a native African and a slave : also, Poems by a slave. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The poems of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The poems of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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An elegiac poem, on the death of that celebrated divine, and eminent servant of Jesus Christ, the Reverend and learned George Whitefield ... Who made his exit from this transitory... by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The poems of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The collected works of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The collected works of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The writings of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Poems of Phillis Wheatley : a native African and a slave. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Complete writings / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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To the Hon'ble Thomas Hubbard, Esq ; on the death of Mrs. Thankfull Leonard by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Life and works of Phillis Wheatley : containing her complete poetical works, numerous letters, and a complete biography of this famous poet of a century and a half ago / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Memoir and poems of Phillis Wheatley, a native African and a slave also, Poems by a slave. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Letters of Phillis Wheatley the Negro-slave poet of Boston. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Poems of Phillis Wheatley : a native African and a slave. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Letters of Phillis Wheatley : the Negro-slave poet of Boston. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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Poems on various subjects, religious and moral By Phillis Wheatley, negro servant to Mr. John Wheatley, of Boston, in New England. by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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The collected works of Phillis Wheatley / by Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784
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