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Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American female poet, born in West Africa around 1753 and brought to America as a slave. She was educated by the family that owned her and began writing poetry that gained recognition in both America and England. Despite her literary success, Wheatley faced significant challenges, including the struggle for recognition as a legitimate writer due to her race and status as a slave. Her work often addressed themes of freedom and the injustices of slavery, reflecting her complex position in society.

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