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wheatley

/ˈwiːt.li/

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noun

/ˈwiːt.li/C2formalamerican
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к американской поэтессе, родившейся в Африке, которая признана первым опубликованным чернокожим писателем в Америке.

A proper noun referring to an American poet, born in Africa, who is recognized as the first published Black writer in America.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Historical figureB2formalamerican

    An African-born American poet who became the first recognized Black writer in the United States, active in the late 18th century.

    ruИсторическая личность

    • Wheatley's poetry was published when she was a teenager.
    • Scholars often study Wheatley's work to understand early African American literature.
    • Her collection 'Poems on Various Subjects' was a landmark publication.
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