Twelve Years a Slave

Autori

• Solomon Northup

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Biografie
• Saggistica
• Storia
• Storie vere
• Tema stórico

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The memoir details the traumatic experience of Solomon Northup, a free man from Boston who is abducted and sold into slavery. It offers a historically accurate portrayal of the brutal realities of slavery in 19th-century America, shedding light on the inhumane treatment of enslaved individuals. First published in 1853, its themes of resilience and justice resonate powerfully today, contributing to its relevance and inspiration for a recent Academy Award-winning film adaptation.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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