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Born in May 8, 1753 / Died in December 5, 1784 / Senegal / English

Poems by Phillis Wheatley

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To Maecenas

...   Not you, my friend, these plaintive strains become, ...

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To a Gentleman and Lady on the Death of the Lady's Brother and Sister

... Where the great conqu'ror has his spoils bestow'd ...