Anne Bradstreet vs. Phillis Wheatley “If ever two were one, then surely we (Bradstreet, 1) 1…” “Celestial choir Enthron’d in realms of light (Wheatley, 1) 2…” So began two well-known poems by two well-known poets. In the poem “To My Dear and Loving Husband”, Anne Bradstreet used writing techniques unique to the Puritan era. Consequently, Phillis Wheatley approached her poem “To His Excellency, General Washington” in fashion of the Age of Reason. Even though the two women were …showed first 75 words of 758 total…

…showed last 75 words of 758 total…appealing to read and to hear. She alluded to the Greek myths that had been passed down. She used her knowledge to appeal to the intellects. Both were exceptional writers. Because of her open-mindedness, more people now are able to relate to Phillis Wheatley’s poetry, than they are able to relate to Anne Bradstreet’s. More people are able to relate to the Age of Reason, than they are able to relate to Puritanism.