The Trials of Phillis Wheatley: America's First Black Poet and Her Encounters with the Founding Fathers

By: Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Synopsis: 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. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9780786728992
Related ISBNs:: 9780465027293, 9780465018505
Publisher:: Perseus
Date of Addition:: 09/16/12
Copyrighted By:: Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Poetry, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Social Studies, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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