Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (AmazonClassics Edition)

Length: 1 hr 56 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Brilliance Audio

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Phillis Wheatley's collection, a groundbreaking work from the first African American woman poet, features her celebrated odes and elegies that explore themes of perseverance, redemption, and spiritual liberation. Lauded by prominent figures like Voltaire and George Washington, her poetry reflects the complexities of her time and her significant impact on literature. This revised edition of her classic work, previously known as Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, honors her legacy as a foundational figure in the African-American literary tradition.

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