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The University of Michigan has acquired one of the most important American books of the late 18th century—widely regarded as the first book of poetry written by an African American woman.
Lincoln Center has revealed its 2024 American Songbook Series!
Poetry and literature can serve as a wellspring of inspiration for musicians and composers alike.
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The stunning trove of texts sheds new light on Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
By Jay Moschella, Curator of Rare Books at the Boston Public Library. Phillis Wheatley Peters (1753-1784) was an early American…