British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: African Writers and Black Thought in 18th Century Britain
This article describes how four writers, taken from Africa as children and sold into slavery, grew up to write works that challenged British ideas about race, called for African brotherhood, and demanded the abolition of the slave trade.
Other
Phillis Wheatley: Precursor of American Abolitionism
A discussion of the 18th century African American poet Phillis Wheatley and her influence on the abolition movement.
Other
Women in History: Phillis Wheatley
This fact sheet provides dates and details about the life and work of the poet Phillis Wheatley.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Phillis Wheatley
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of Phillis Wheatley including information on her life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Wheatley is also provided.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield
The complete text of the poem "On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield. 1770" by Phillis Wheatley.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Thoughts on the Works of Providence
The complete text of the poem "Thoughts on the Works of Providence" by Phillis Wheatley.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Phillis Wheatley
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a lesson on Phillis Wheatley, using context clues and root words to figure out the poetry, as well as journaling to defend her as a poet and activist.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Phillis Wheatley
The first published African-American poet, Phillis Wheatley used her words in an attempt to rid the country of slavery. This article includes an excerpt from a letter she wrote in 1774 and "related links" for further reading and research.
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Poems by Phillis Wheatley
A collection of poems by Phillis Wheatley available as an entire online text. Search by specific poems. With preface and illustration.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Phillis Wheatley
Learn details about the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first black woman poet of note in the United States.
Other
Phillis Wheatley: Life and Poems
Biographical note about the 18th century African American poet Phillis Wheatley.
Curated OER
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
The Library of Congress series biography of Phillis Wheatley also includes links to her selected writings.
Curated OER
Massachusetts Historical Society: Phillis Wheatley
Read a biography of Phillis Wheatley, along with poems and letters written by her.