Archives for Wheatley, Phillis
To S. M. a young African Painter, on seeing his Works by Phillis Wheatley

To S. M. a young African Painter, on seeing his Works by Phillis Wheatley

Published On Tuesday, April 05, 2011. Under: 1700s, Wheatley, Phillis.
To S. M. a young African Painter, on seeing his Works by Phillis Wheatley TO show the lab'ring bosom's deep intent, And thought in living characters to paint, When first thy pencil did those beauties give, And breathing figures learnt from thee to live, How did those prospects give my ...
On Imagination by Phillis Wheatley

On Imagination by Phillis Wheatley

Published On Monday, January 17, 2011. Under: 1700s, Wheatley, Phillis.
On Imagination by Phillis Wheatley Thy various works, imperial queen, we see, How bright their forms! how deck'd with pomp by thee! Thy wond'rous acts in beauteous order stand, And all attest how potent is thine hand. From Helicon's refulgent heights attend, Ye sacred choir, and my attempts befriend: To tell her glories with ...
On Virtue– Phillis Wheatley

On Virtue– Phillis Wheatley

Published On Sunday, January 17, 2010. Under: 1700s, Wheatley, Phillis.
Phillis Wheatley was born in 1753. She was the first African American to have works published in the United States.

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