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Upon Being Brought from Africa to America: A Poem by Phillis Wheatley, Study notes of Literature

A transcription of phillis wheatley's poem 'upon being brought from africa to america.' the poem explores the experiences of africans brought to america through the transatlantic slave trade and wheatley's defense of their ability to become refined through christian theology. The document also includes editorial commentary and footnotes that provide historical context and analysis of the poem's themes and significance.

What you will learn

  • What is the significance of the title 'Upon Being Brought from Africa to America' in the context of the poem?
  • How does Wheatley use biblical references and direct address to appeal to a Christian audience in the poem?
  • What is the role of Christianity in Wheatley's critique of slavery in 'Upon Being Brought from Africa to America'?

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"Upon Being Brought
from Africa to America"
By Phillis Wheatley
Transcription, correction, editorial commentary, and markup by
Students of Marymount University, James West, Amy Ridderhof
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"Upon Being Brought

from Africa to America"

By Phillis Wheatley

Transcription, correction, editorial commentary, and markup by

Students of Marymount University, James West, Amy Ridderhof

On being brought from AFRICA to AMERICA.,

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1 'TWAS mercy brought me from my Pagan land, 2 Taught my benighted soul to understand 3 That there's a God, that there's a Saviour too: 4 Once I redemption neither sought nor knew.

5 Some view, n002^ our sable race with scornful eye, 6 "Their colour is a diabolic die."

7 Remember, Christians , Negros , black as Cain , n003, 8 May be refin'd, and join th' angelic train.

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