What is another word for Phillis Wheatley?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪliz wˈiːtlɪ] (IPA) 
Phillis Wheatley was an African-American author and poet who gained fame for her literary works during the 18th century. She was also known as Phillis Peters after being taken into slavery as a young girl. Some synonyms for her name include the "African Muse" or "Black Poet Laureate" due to her esteemed position as a prolific writer during a time when people of color were not recognized in the literary world. She was also referred to as "Phillis West" due to her marriage to a free black man named John Peters. Wheatley's legacy and contributions to American literature and history are still celebrated today.
