Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral - By an African American Slave Woman, Writing in the 18th Century (Hardcover) (Hardcover)

This moving collection of poems by Phillis Wheatley is intended to inspire Christians and tribute various believers who had recently been deceased. Published in 1773, this collection brings together many of Wheatley's finest writings addressed to figures of the day. She writes evocative verse to academic establishments, military officers and even the King of England, with other verses discussing various subjects in verse form, offering condolences and verse commemorating recent events, or the death of a recent loved one. Recognized as one of the first black poets to be widely appreciated in the Western world, Phillis Wheatley was a devoted Christian whose talent with the English language impressed and awed her peers. Wheatley took plenty of influence from past works of poetry, such as Ovid's Metamorphosis. Several of the poems in this collection mention or allude to such masterpieces, the voracious absorption of which helped Phillis Wheatley to learn and hone her creative abilities.

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Imprint:	Lulu.Com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2018
Authors:	Phillis Wheatley
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards
Pages:	72
ISBN-13:	978-1-387-89507-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Black studies
LSN:	1-387-89507-9
Barcode:	9781387895076

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