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"Religious and Moral Poems" by Phillis Wheatley stands as a cornerstone of early American and African American literature. This collection showcases Wheatley's profound exploration of faith, ethics, and morality through the art of poetry. As a testament to her talent, these poems offer a window into the religious sentiments and intellectual landscape of 18th-century America. Wheatley's work provides a unique perspective, blending Christian themes with her own experiences and observations. Readers interested in American poetry, religious expression, and the historical context of early African American voices will find this volume both enlightening and deeply moving. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.