The Poems Of Phillis Wheatley, As They Were Originally Published In London, 1773 (1909)

The Poems Of Phillis Wheatley, As They Were Originally Published In London, 1773 is a collection of poems written by Phillis Wheatley, a prominent African-American poet who lived during the 18th century. The book was first published in London in 1773 and reprinted in 1909. The collection includes a variety of poems on different themes such as religion, nature, and social issues. The poems are written in a traditional style with a focus on rhyme and meter. Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa and was sold into slavery at a young age. She was brought to America and purchased by a wealthy Boston family who recognized her intelligence and educated her. Wheatley became the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry and was celebrated for her literary achievements during her lifetime. This edition of The Poems Of Phillis Wheatley, As They Were Originally Published In London, 1773 includes an introduction that provides historical context and biographical information about Wheatley. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of African-American literature and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.