An edition of The trials of Phillis Wheatley (2003)
The trials of Phillis Wheatley
By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Publish Date
2003
Publisher
BasicCivitas Books
Language
eng
Pages
129
Description:
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.