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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 her owners, the Wheatley family, who recognized her literary talent and published her first collection of poems in 1773. Her work often explored themes of religion, freedom, and the experiences of enslaved people. Wheatley's contributions to literature and her role in early American history make her a significant figure in both African American and American literary traditions.

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