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Did Ralph Ellison write any poems?
yes he did write many poems. to read these poems go to ralphedisonpoetry.com
How many poems did rabbie burns write?
he wrote 599 poems
How many poems did Amy Lowell write?
She wrote more than 650 poems.
How many poems did arthur miller write?
He wrote 49 poems in his life...
How many poems did Charles causley write?
he dide in 2003 and he did 22 kids poems
How many books did Phillis Wheatley write?
She wrote one that was published. She also had some poems published that were not part of a book.
How did phillis wheatley show her devotion to the wheatley family?
Phillis Wheatley showed her devotion to the Wheatley family through her poetry. Many of her poems were dedicated to members of the Wheatley family, expressing gratitude and loyalty. She also wrote poems that highlighted the family's support and kindness towards her.
How many brothers and sisters did Phillis Wheatley?
did phillis wheatley have any sisters and brothers
Why was it especially unusual for phillis wheatley's to be invited to George Washington's camp because of a poem she wrote?
Phillis Wheatley was a black female slave. It was unusual for a slave to be educated. Many doubted that she wrote the poem. One of her first published books had the testament of 17 men claiming that she did indeed write the poems.
How many children did phillis wheatley have?
Phillis Wheatley and John Peters had three children, who all died at infancy.
What did phillis wheatley have to pay for her fame?
Phyllis Wheatley had to overcome many struggles and hurdles in order to become famous. She was born as a slave and was forced to face many who looked down on her and her poems as a result of her skin color.
What price did Phillis Wheatley have to pay for her fame?
Phyllis Wheatley had to overcome many struggles and hurdles in order to become famous. She was born as a slave and was forced to face many who looked down on her and her poems as a result of her skin color.
How many years did Phillis Wheatley have her kids for?
Phillis Wheatley was born in 1753. She was a young child when she was taken from her family in Africa with about 80 other captured people on a slave ship. The slave ship came to Boston, Massachusetts in 1761 and a man named John Wheatley bought Phillis. When Phillis was fourteen she started to write poems. She became famous for her poetry. People from other colonies came to meet the poet. In 1773, Phillis had a chance to go to England. She was not even 20 years old. She was able to get her poems published. It was the first book ever published by a black person from North America. When Phillis came back to America, Boston was caught up in the Revolutionary War. Phillis wrote a poem about George Washington and sent it to him. General Washington wrote back to her and thought she was very talented. But Phillis did not have an easy life. She was sick a lot and died when she was only 31 years old.
Was Phillis Wheatley social?
Yes phillis wheatley was social she went to many dances, balls and celebrations to celebrate her poetry with the funding fathers and many other inportant people including george washington.
What was the world around Phillis Wheatley like?
Phillis Wheatley was a slave in Boston. She wrote a poem about George Washington and he asked to meet her. Her master, John Wheatley freed her after his death and she she married and had children. However many could not believe a slave could write poetry. Some publishers refused to publish her work, even after it was proven that she wrote it. Her husband fell into debt and was put in jail. Phillis had to work as a maid and died at the age of 31.
What was one of Phillis Wheatley's contribution?
Phillis Wheatley's lasting contributions are her poetry. She has been listed many times as one of the 100 greatest African-Americans. She was also the first African-American woman known to have published a book, and also make a living from that book.
Did Ralph Ellison write any poems?
yes he did write many poems. to read these poems go to ralphedisonpoetry.com
