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a brief introduction to the life and work of the poet Phillis Wheatley who wrote during the period of the American Revolution
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Begin with this biography of Phillis Wheatley provided by the editors of the Heath Anthology of American Literature.
Use the table of contents on this page to find and read two of Wheatley's poems: "To the University of Cambridge in New-England" and "On being brought from Africa to America."
This version of the poem has notes to help interpret the poem. Just scroll over the hyperlinked text.
This page contains both a letter and a poem that Wheatley sent to George Washington, as well as Washington's response. Read the entire page.
As you read the poem, consider it's connections to Enlightenment thought. As you read the entire exchange, consider how remarkable it must have been in the context of late 18th century America.
Read this introduction to a letter that Wheatley wrote to Samson Occom (spelled Occum on this page). Continue to the next spot on the list to read the letter itself.
Read this letter from Wheatley to Occom and consider how the ideas in it connect to Enlightenment thought.
This is the end of the Wheatley list.
6 items | 26 visits
a brief introduction to the life and work of the poet Phillis Wheatley who wrote during the period of the American Revolution
Updated on Sep 27, 10
Created on Jul 31, 09
Category: Entertainment & Arts
URL: