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Wheatley, Phillis African-born Phillis Wheatley (~1753-1784) was brought to the U.S. as a slave in the ownership of a merchant named John Wheatley. Although it was unusual for slaves to be educated, Wheatley studied British literature and Latin at an early age and began writing herself at age 13. Although her work was appreciated by contemporary readers, it is only recently that Wheatley has begun to receive recognition in the academy as a central figure in 18th century U.S. literary history. use your browser's "back" function to return to the text browse glossary index

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Phillis Wheatley (1753?-84) General Resources Phillis Wheatley (Voices From the Gaps: Women Writers of Color, Univ. of Minnesota) Biographical Sketch: Phillis Wheatley (HTI) Phillis Wheatley (Univ. Delaware Library) Phillis Wheatley (Early American Earchive) -Includes a short biography of Wheatley and the electronic text of "On Being Brought from Africa to America." Phillis Wheatley: Precursor to American Abolitionism (Forerunner.com) with a bio and a poem. The Life of Phillis Wheatley (Erin Hughes, student at Univ. of Connecticut) Events In The Life Of Phillis (Erin Hughes, student at Univ. of Connecticut) A Letter from Phillis (Erin Hughes, student at Univ. of Connecticut) Writings Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (Univ. of Oregon) Poems on various subjects, religious and moral (The Digital Schomburg) Poems on various subjects, religious and moral (HTI) An elegy, sacred to the memory of the great divine, the Reverend and learned Dr Samuel Cooper (Univ. of Virginia) A Voice of Her Own (American Treasures of the Library of Congress) ON THE DEATH OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN OF GREAT PROMISE (HTI) SLEEP (HTI) http://www.nagasaki-gaigo.ac.jp/ishikawa/amlit/w/wheatley1718.htm

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46. Wheatley, Phillis. "To The University Of Cambridge, In New England" TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, IN NEWENGLAND. by phillis wheatley (1753-1784)phillis wheatley was a slave brought from Africa in 1761. http://nweb.pct.edu/homepage/staff/evavra/Enl121/Anthology/Wheatley_P01.htm

The Barbarian's Anthology of Literature ENL 121 Main Menu ENL 281 Main Menu Pennsylvania College of Technology Dr. Vavra's Main Course Menu ... Main Anthology Menu TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, IN NEW-ENGLAND. by Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) Phillis Wheatley was a slave brought from Africa in 1761. She quickly learned English, and in 1772, John Wheatley, her master, submitted a book of her poetry for publication. - EV WHILE an intrinsic ardor prompts to write, The muses promise to assist my pen; 'Twas not long since I left my native shore The land of errors, and Egyptain gloom: Father of mercy, 'twas thy gracious hand Brought me in safety from those dark abodes. Students, to you 'tis giv'n to scan the heights Above, to traverse the ethereal space, And mark the systems of revolving worlds. Still more, ye sons of science ye receive The blissful news by messengers from heav'n, How Jesus' blood for your redemption flows. See him with hands out-stretcht upon the cross; Immense compassion in his bosom glows; He hears revilers, nor resents their scorn:

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50. Phillis Wheatley (1753?-1784) American Writer - Classic Literature (1753?1784) American writer. Born in Africa, phillis wheatley was thefirst important African-American poet. wheatley, phillis Guide picks. http://classiclit.about.com/cs/wheatleyphillis/

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Back to Dr. E's American Lit. I Syllabus Phyllis Wheatley Often regarded as our first African-American writer, Phyllis Wheatley's poems garnered her the acquaintance and respect of such luminaries as Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock as well as letters of appreciation from George Washington. Her neoclassical works treat a number of significant themes, including politics, religion, nature, and her own slavery. Some Internet Resources: Phillis Wheatley - Phillis Wheatley. by: Kelly. Phillis Wheatley was a famous poet. When she was around 17 she published her first book. After that she met with George... http://www.sped.ukans.edu/~scottk/qr/patriots/wheatley.html Phillis Wheatley - PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753-1784) Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. London: Printed for Archibald Bell and Sold in Boston by Cox and Berry, 1773.. http://www.lib.udel.edu/ud/spec/exhibits/treasures/american/wheatley.html Phillis Wheatley: Precursor of American Abolitionism - Phillis Wheatley: Precursor of American Abolitionism. Born in 1753 in Africa, Phillis Wheatley was kidnapped and sold at a slave auction at age seven to a. http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0214_Phillis_Wheatley.html

52. Wheatley, Phillis wheatley, phillis poet Birthplace Senegal Born c. 1753 Died 1784 PreviousWharton, Edith Newbold, Top of section W, Next Wheeler, Bert. http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0159398.html

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Return to Renascence Editions Poems Phillis Wheatley Note on the e-text: this ... Publisher Dedicated to the memory of Patricia Nuckles, MLS. CONTENTS. Preface Copy of a letter sent by the Author's Master to the Publisher To the Publick On Virtue To the University of Cambridge , in New England To the King's Most Excellent Majesty On being brought from Africa On the Rev. Dr. Sewell On the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield ... On the Death of a young Lady of five Years of Age On the Death of a young Gentleman To a Lady on the Death of her Husband Goliath of Gath Thoughts on the Works of Providence ... To a Clergyman on the Death of his Lady An Hymn to the Morning An Hymn to the Evening On Isaiah lxiii. 18 On Recollection ... A Funeral Poem on the Death of an Infant aged twelve Months To Captain H. D. of the 65th Regiment To the Right Hon. William, Earl of Dartmouth Ode to Neptune To a Lady on her coming to North America with her Son, for the Recovery of her Health To a Lady on her remarkable Preservation in a Hurricane in North Carolina To a Lady and her Children, on the Death of her Son and their Brother. To a Gentleman and Lady on the Death of the Lady's Brother and Sister, and a

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The Phillis Wheatley Page ( c. 1753-1784 ) Phillis Wheatley's Poems on Various Subjects ( London, 1773 ) was the first published book by an African-American. See The Collected Works of Phillis Wheatley . Edited by John Shields. Oxford, 1988. On-line Poems on Various Subjects Poems by Phillis Wheatley About Phillis Wheatley Phillis Wheatley from D. Campbell. Phillis Wheatley fFrom America's Story. Hypertext Versions of Wheatley's poems. Back to African American Literature Back to American Women Writers Back to American Literature I

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