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Phillis Wheatley's remarkable journey from slavery to literary acclaim highlights her as a pioneering African-American poet. Sold into slavery at a young age, she was educated by the Wheatley family, which nurtured her exceptional talent. By her teenage years, she was already writing profound poetry, gaining recognition and patronage. This collection features her most notable works, including "On Being Brought from Africa to America," alongside a specially-commissioned biography that sheds light on her life and contributions to literature.
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Being Brought from Africa to America - The Best of Phillis Wheatley, Phillis Wheatley
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Being Brought from Africa to America - The Best of Phillis Wheatley
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Phillis Wheatley
- Publisher
- Ragged Hand
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 132
- ISBN13
- 9781528717915
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel
- Description
- Phillis Wheatley's remarkable journey from slavery to literary acclaim highlights her as a pioneering African-American poet. Sold into slavery at a young age, she was educated by the Wheatley family, which nurtured her exceptional talent. By her teenage years, she was already writing profound poetry, gaining recognition and patronage. This collection features her most notable works, including "On Being Brought from Africa to America," alongside a specially-commissioned biography that sheds light on her life and contributions to literature.