The Poems Of Phillis Wheatley, As They Were Originally Published In London, 1773 (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163884164)

The Poems of Phillis Wheatley is a collection of poems written by Phillis Wheatley, an African-American poet who was born in Senegal and brought to America as a slave. The book features the original poems as they were published in London in 1773, along with an introduction by Charles H. Nichols. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including religion, morality, politics, and personal experiences. Wheatley's work was groundbreaking in its time, as she was the first African-American woman to have her poetry published. The book provides a glimpse into the life and work of this remarkable poet, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African-American literature or the history of slavery in America.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.

Author: Phillis Wheatley
ISBN-10: 1163884162
ISBN-13: 9781163884164
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d