The Age of Phyllis
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Honorée Fanonne Jeffers' 'The Age of Phyllis' delves into the complex life and enduring legacy of Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved African-American woman who became a celebrated poet in the 18th century.
Through meticulous research and powerful verse, Jeffers reimagines Wheatley's experiences, challenging conventional narratives and giving voice to her struggles and triumphs.
The collection explores themes of race, identity, and artistic expression, shedding light on the historical context in which Wheatley lived and worked.
Jeffers' poems grapple with Wheatley's complicated relationship with her enslavers and the literary establishment of her time.
This book serves as both a biography and a testament to the resilience and creative genius of a woman who defied the limitations of her era.
Through meticulous research and powerful verse, Jeffers reimagines Wheatley's experiences, challenging conventional narratives and giving voice to her struggles and triumphs.
The collection explores themes of race, identity, and artistic expression, shedding light on the historical context in which Wheatley lived and worked.
Jeffers' poems grapple with Wheatley's complicated relationship with her enslavers and the literary establishment of her time.
This book serves as both a biography and a testament to the resilience and creative genius of a woman who defied the limitations of her era.
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