Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral (Unabridged)

Written by Phillis Wheatley

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In a time of turmoil and societal questioning, a voice rises above the din - Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman, unveils her soul in "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral." Witness faith bloom amidst adversity, as Wheatley grapples with themes of loss, liberty, and the divine. Written in the elegant style of her adopted world, her verses whisper defiance and hope, challenging preconceived notions and leaving an indelible mark on literary history. Prepare to be captivated by the power of words that transcend circumstance, offering solace, reflection, and a glimpse into the heart of a remarkable woman.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 25, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868642302

Phillis Wheatley

Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was an African American poet. Born in West Africa, she was stolen into slavery as a young girl and purchased by the Wheatley family of Boston. Raised to work as a servant for Susanna Wheatley, she was tutored by the Wheatley children in reading and writing, learning Greek and Latin by the age of twelve and writing her first poem at fourteen. Recognizing her talent, the Wheatley family sought publication for her work, eventually moving Phillis to London at the age of twenty in search of wealthy patrons. In 1773, her Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral became the first book of poetry ever published by an African American author, earning her worldwide fame and the acclaim of such figures as George Washington, Jupiter Hammon, Voltaire, and John Paul Jones. That same year, she was emancipated by the Wheatleys, and in 1778 she married a free black businessman named John Peters. Her final years were plagued with illness, debt, and manual labor; her death at the age of thirty-one cut short the improbable life of a true pioneer of American literature.