The Poems of Phillis Wheatley #230358

The following poems were written originally for the amusement of the author, as they were the pro ducts of her leisure moments. She had no Intention ever to have published them; nor would they now have made their appearance, but at the importunity of many of her best, and most generous friends, to Whom she considers herself as under the greatest obligations. AS her attempts in poetry are now sent into the world, it is hoped the critic will not severely censure their defects; and we presume they have too much merit, to be cast aside with contempt, as worthless and trifling effusions.