Thirty Years a Slave

Autori

• Louis Hughes

Parametri

Pagine

140pagine

Tempo di lettura

5ore

• Biografie e pensieri
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Storia

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Set in 1832 Virginia, the narrative follows a young boy of mixed heritage as he recounts his early life in slavery. After being sold with his family to a physician, he experiences the harsh realities of bondage and the instability of being sold again to a merchant. The emotional farewell with his mother highlights the deep bond between them, as she imparts wisdom and hope despite their circumstances. This poignant story explores themes of resilience, familial love, and the struggle for identity within the confines of slavery.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

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