Description

Book Synopsis
Born in Africa in 1753, Phillis Wheatley was kidnapped at the age of 7 and sold into slavery. At 19, she became the first black American poet to publish a book, on which this volume is based. Wheatley''s elegies and odes offer fascinating glimpses into the origins of African-American literary traditions.

Wheatley P Poems of Phillis Wheatley

Product form

£6.49

Includes FREE delivery

Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Fri 2 Jan 2026.

A Paperback / softback by Ellen Hatch Brewster, Phillis Wheatley

15 in stock


    View other formats and editions of Wheatley P Poems of Phillis Wheatley by Ellen Hatch Brewster

    Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
    Publication Date: 25/06/2010
    ISBN13: 9780486475936, 978-0486475936
    ISBN10: 048647593X
    Also in:
    Poetry

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Born in Africa in 1753, Phillis Wheatley was kidnapped at the age of 7 and sold into slavery. At 19, she became the first black American poet to publish a book, on which this volume is based. Wheatley''s elegies and odes offer fascinating glimpses into the origins of African-American literary traditions.

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account