Phillis Wheatley
Phillis Wheatley was the first Black American woman to publish a book of poetry, emerging from a life of enslavement after being sold from the Gambia. Her literary contributions in the 18th century challenged prevailing notions of race and slavery, establishing her as a key figure in American literature.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,343 | $2,700,000 | 730$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,817 | $1,380,000 | 802$ |
| Totals | 2 | 93,385,895 | 33,160 | $4,080,000 | 1,532$ |
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Australia:
Phillis Wheatley was the first work of an African American female writer published in English.
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United Kingdom:
Phillis Wheatley was sold into slavery from the Gambia and became the first Black American woman and only the third American woman to publish a book of poetry.
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