Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral

by Phillis Wheatley

Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral was the first book of poetry ever published by an African-American author. Phillis Wheatley's deep familiarity with Latin literature and Christianity, combined with her African ancestry, provided her with a unique and inimitable view of poetry. She was kidnapped and brought over to America on a ship called The Phillis after which she was named. Her interest in poetry and literature was recognized by the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CDFHQH8T
• ISBN13: 9791041803293
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Culturea
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.8" x 8.3"