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Composition of Whitefield Elegy
- When
- 1770
- Where
- Unspecified
Wheatley wrote a poetic tribute to George Whitefield in 1770 following his death.
Following Whitefield's death in September 1770, Wheatley composed a poetic tribute. This work was part of her broader poetic output, which included Christian themes and elegies to famous figures.
Sources
- Phillis Wheatley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- George Whitefield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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