Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Autori

• Harriet A. Jacobs

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• Saggistica

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Harriet Jacobs' autobiography recounts her harrowing journey as a mother and fugitive slave, highlighting her escape from slavery and the seven years spent in hiding within an attic crawl space. The narrative vividly portrays the struggles against racism even in freedom. This Norton Library edition features the original 1861 text, enriched with explanatory endnotes and an introduction by Evie Shockley, providing historical context and deeper insights into Jacobs' experiences and resilience.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024