An Answer to the Rebus, by the Author of these P
The collection consists of 44 poems written between 1765 and 1773. It includes elegies, odes, satires, and other forms. The poems showcase the poet's mastery of classical forms and her ability to express complex emotions and ideas. They also demonstrate her interest in politics, morality, and social issues.
By Phillis Wheatley · First published 1773 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Historical · 189 words
First lines
The poet asks, and Phillis can't refuse
To show th' obedience of the Infant muse.
She knows the Quail of most inviting taste
Fed Israel's army in the dreary waste; And what's on Britain's royal standard borne, But the tall, graceful, rampant Unicorn?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Phillis Wheatley
- Date: 1773 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Historical, Political, Allegorical
- Length: 189 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Poetry — The work is primarily a poem, showcasing lyrical expression and structured verse.
- Religious — Themes of obedience and divine inspiration are prevalent, reflecting a spiritual dimension.
- Historical — References to historical events and figures indicate a connection to historical context.
- Political — The poem addresses themes of governance and national identity, reflecting political concerns of the time.
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Poetry Collection · American Literature · 18th Century Literature · Female Author · African American Writer · Rebus · Puzzle · Literary Device · Wordplay · Rhyme Scheme · Meter · Verse Form
More by Phillis Wheatley
- To Maecenas (1733)
- On Virtue (1773)
- To the University of Cambridge, in New-England (1737)
- To the King's most Excellent Majesty. 1768 (1773)
- On being Brought from Africa to America (1773)
- On the Death of the Rev. Dr. Sewell. 1769 (1773)
- On the Death of the Rev. Mr. George Whitefield. 1770 (1770)
- On the Death of a Young Lady of Five Years of Age (1773)
- All works by Phillis Wheatley