Publisher's Synopsis

This collection of poems by Phillis Wheatley, a former slave who became the first African American woman to publish a book of poetry, is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of art in overcoming oppression and adversity. A timeless classic for readers of all ages.

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Book information

ISBN: 9781021785589
Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC
Imprint: Legare Street Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 231g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 9mm