Poems on various subjects, religious and moral
“Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” is the landmark work of Phillis Wheatley, America’s first African American female poet. This book showcases her remarkable literary talent while offering insights into 18th-century American society regarding slavery, religion, and morality.
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Born in West Africa and brought to the American colonies as a slave at the age of eight, Phillis Wheatley was raised by a wealthy Boston family where she acquired an education in classical literature and religious studies. Published in London in 1773, “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral” is Wheatley’s only published collection during her lifetime. The book features over thirty poems that explore themes of faith, ethics, and personal emotions. Written with elegance and depth, these works were widely admired by readers across Europe and America, establishing Wheatley as both a literary figure and a symbol against slavery.