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![Arrival to America Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa in modern day Senegal or Gambia, her date of birth is not exactly known but it is believed that she […]](http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/slave-regions-115x115.jpg "Early Life")
Early Life
Posted on | No CommentsArrival to America Phillis Wheatley was born in West Africa in modern day Senegal or Gambia, her date of birth is not exactly known but it is believed that she […] -
![From a young age Phillis Wheatley showed uncommon intelligence and curiosity for learning. Mary Wheatley, the 18 year old daughter of John and Susanna Wheatley, took Phillis as a student […]](http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Phillis-Wheatley-education1-115x115.jpg "Education")
Education
Posted on | No CommentsFrom a young age Phillis Wheatley showed uncommon intelligence and curiosity for learning. Mary Wheatley, the 18 year old daughter of John and Susanna Wheatley, took Phillis as a student […] -
![Influence on Wheatley’s work Inspired by classical Greek and Latin poetry Phillis used a style of writing called elegiac. An elegy is a type of poetic meter in which each […]](http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phillis-wheatley-quill-pen-in-hand-115x115.jpg "Poetry and Fame")
Poetry and Fame
Posted on | No CommentsInfluence on Wheatley’s work Inspired by classical Greek and Latin poetry Phillis used a style of writing called elegiac. An elegy is a type of poetic meter in which each […] -
![Freedom Before the publication of her book, , Phillis traveled to England to meet her sponsor Selina Hastings. Phillis made an impression in the London society and networked among wealthy […]](http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Portrait-of-Phillis-Wheatley-115x115.jpg "Later Life and Death")
Later Life and Death
Posted on | No CommentsFreedom Before the publication of her book, , Phillis traveled to England to meet her sponsor Selina Hastings. Phillis made an impression in the London society and networked among wealthy […] -
![Phillis Wheatley was the first African American and the first woman to publish a book. She was also the first woman to make a living from her writing. Her accomplishments […]](http://www.phillis-wheatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/phillis-wheatley-sculpture-in-museum-115x115.jpg "Who was Phillis Wheatley?")
Who was Phillis Wheatley?
Posted on | No CommentsPhillis Wheatley was the first African American and the first woman to publish a book. She was also the first woman to make a living from her writing. Her accomplishments […]
