| Author |
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784 |
| Title |
Poems on various subjects, religious and moral
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_on_Various_Subjects,_Religious_and_Moral
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| Credits |
Etext produced by Judith Boss
HTML file produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Poems on various subjects, religious and moral" by Phillis Wheatley is a collection of poetry written in the 18th century, reflecting the eloquence and intellectual capacity of its author. As a groundbreaking work, it offers insights into the spiritual and moral concerns of its time, serving as a noteworthy contribution to American literature. The poems discuss various themes, including faith, death, and the author’s experiences as an enslaved African American woman, illustrating the complexities of her identity and the broader social issues of her era. The collection encompasses poems addressed to various figures, including prominent leaders and religious figures, reflecting Wheatley’s engagement with the political and cultural currents of her time. The subject matter ranges from personal reflections and moral exhortations to tributes for the deceased, encapsulating a variety of emotions and thoughts. Wheatley expresses her gratitude for the grace of God while simultaneously confronting the injustices faced by people of her background. Through her poetry, she seeks to inspire compassion among her readers and to assert the dignity and humanity of African Americans, making this work a significant artifact of its historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry -- African American authors
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| Subject |
American poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
409 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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