Analytic continuation of $\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{z^{n+1}}{n+1}$

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I'm asked to discuss the analytic continuation of the function

$$\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{z^{n+1}}{n+1}$$ for |z|<1

The following hint is also provided

$$\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{z^{n+1}}{n+1} = \int_{0}^{z}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} z^{*n}dz^*$$

I'm unsure how to interpret the problem. What can be said about its analytic continuation? Is the integral providing a clue as to where it can be continued?