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Book Review of Complete Writings (Penguin Classics)

Complete Writings (Penguin Classics)
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This collection of poetry and letters, written by Phyllis Wheatley, is the first published book of writings by an African American woman. When you look past the religious themes, you can hear a voice of defiance and a quest for freedom.