Wheatley

Wheat·ley

(wēt′lē, hwēt′-), Phillis 1753?-1784. African-born American poet considered the first widely recognized black writer in America. Her works include Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (1773).

Wheat•ley

(ˈʰwit li, ˈwit-)

n. Phillis, 1753?–84, American poet, born in Africa.

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Wheatley - American poet (born in Africa) who was the first recognized Black writer in America (1753-1784)Phillis Wheatley