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Poem by Phillis Wheatley, "Atheism," July 1769

Poem by Phillis Wheatley, `Atheism,` July 1769

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    32.0 cm x 19.4 cm

    From the Whitwell autograph collection


    This poem, "Atheism," was written by Phillis Wheatley in July 1769.  Note the similarities to her poem, "An Address to the Atheist," written in 1767.  (See the online presentation of "An Address to the Atheist")