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Phillis Wheatley was an African-American poet born in West Africa, enslaved in Boston, and the first African poet to publish a book of poetry in the United States.
She was born around 1753 in Gambia, West Africa, and was captured and sold into slavery at the age of seven or eight. She was brought to Boston, Massachusetts, and purchased by the Wheatley family. Mrs. Wheatley taught her to read and write, and Phillis soon showed a natural talent for poetry.
Wheatley began writing poetry at the age of 12, and her poems were published in newspapers and magazines. In 1773, she published her first book of poetry, Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. The book was well-received by critics and helped to establish Wheatley as an important poet.
Wheatley wrote on a variety of topics, including nature, religion, and slavery. Her poems were often in praise of God and the beauty of the natural world. She also wrote about the injustice of slavery and the desire for freedom.
Wheatley’s poetry challenged the social conventions of her time. In an era when women and blacks were considered inferior, Wheatley showed that she could write poetry of the same quality as white male poets. Her work helped to pave the way for other black writers and women, and her legacy continues to inspire readers today.
Wheatley died in Boston in 1784 at the age of 31. Her life and work have had a lasting impact on American literature and culture.
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