Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784) was an American poet, writer and slave.

Also recorded as Phillis Wheatley Peters; Phillis Peters; Philis Wheatley.

Overview

Born at Senegal in 1753, died at Boston in 1784.

In detail

the recorded working language is English, Greek and Latin.

The field of work recorded is poetry.

Residence is recorded at Boston.

Works named in the authority record are Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Phillis Wheatley”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q257911: Phillis Wheatley

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