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“Now say, have women worth, or have they none? Or had they some, but with our Queen is’t gone? Nay Masculines, you have thus tax’d us long, But she, though dead, will vindicate our wrong. Let such as say our sex is void of reason Know ‘tis a slander now, but once was treason." (In Honour of that High and Mighty Princess, Queen Elizabeth)”

Quote by Anne Bradstreet

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The Works of Anne Bradstreet

This volume includes a selection of Anne Bradstreet's poetry and prose, showcasing her contributions to early American literature and her exploration of themes such as faith, family, and the new world. more

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Anne Bradstreet
Anne Bradstreet

Anne Bradstreet, born on March 20, 1612, and died on September 16, 1672, was one of the most prominent poets in America before the American Revolutionary War. She is hailed as a pioneer of American poetry and her works are known for their religious themes and feminine perspective. Bradstreet's poetry holds a significant place in the history of American literature. more

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