The Wheatleys emancipated Wheatley after the publication of which book?
Her book of poems
Her book of essays
Her book of sonnets
Her book of stories
Answer
Her book of poems, published in 1773, was a milestone in African-American literature. It showcased her talents and helped bring an end to her enslavement. Wheatley became the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry and gained recognition as a notable figure in the literary world.
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