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Wheat·ley (hw

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-), Phillis 1753?-1784.

African-born American poet considered the first widely recognized Black writer in America. Her works include Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773).

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Wheatley - American poet (born in Africa) who was the first recognized Black writer in America (1753-1784)

Phillis Wheatley

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