Phillis Wheatley was an American poet and a child prodigy who wrote many well-regarded poems and was considered one of the best of her time, even being revered by George Washington. This was despite her status as a slave. Her poems which will be discussed in this essay are “On Being Brought from Africa to... Continue Reading →
Phillis Wheatley was an American poet who was the first African American to get published. Her poem “To the University of Cambridge in New England” is addressed to students of that university, and she tells them of Jesus’ sacrifice and the promise for redemption. This poem affirms equality through the shared sin and salvation of... Continue Reading →
This brochure promoting tourism to Ireland is based on “The History and Topography of Ireland” by Gerald of Wales. What defined the work for me was Gerald of Wales outlining the benefits of Ireland’s natural features such as the climate and the air. I also liked how he praised the music of the native Irish... Continue Reading →
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