The trials of Phillis Wheatley America's first black poet and her encounters with the founding fathers
Gates (African-American studies, humanities, Harvard U.) discusses the achievements of Wheatley (1753-84), America's first black poet; Jefferson's harsh critique of her ability in the context of slavery; and her less than stellar reputation among African- Americans. Based on a 2002 Library...
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| Format: | Buch |
| Sprache: | English |
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New York, NY
Basic Civitas Books
2003
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| Zusammenfassung: | Gates (African-American studies, humanities, Harvard U.) discusses the achievements of Wheatley (1753-84), America's first black poet; Jefferson's harsh critique of her ability in the context of slavery; and her less than stellar reputation among African- Americans. Based on a 2002 Library of Congress lecture. |
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| Beschreibung: | XI, 129 S. |
| ISBN: | 0465027296 |