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The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country's first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award. David Waldstreicher's “The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country’s first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award.
Phillis Wheatley was the first African American to publish a book of poetry in 1773. Enslaved and self-taught, she inspired generations by proving the power of black intellect and artistry.
David Waldstreicher’s “The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet’s Journey Through American Slavery and Independence” is this year’s winner of the George Washington Prize, which honors ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country's first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award.