The first published African American poet whose writings helped create the genre of African American literature.
Phillis Wheatley
253606Q257911Phillis WheatleyPhillisWheatleyWheatley,_PhillisPhillis_Wheatley_frontispiece.jpg17531784The first published African American poet whose writings helped create the genre of African American literature.
Works by this author published before January 1, 1923 are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.
