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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

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Harriet Jacobs' narrative, published in 1861, stands as a pioneering account by a formerly enslaved African American woman. She masterfully blends biographical truth with creative storytelling, using fictional names while adhering to the styles of sentimental novels and slave narratives. Overcoming unique challenges faced by women and Black individuals, Jacobs not only published her story but also took on the role of a traveling bookseller to galvanize support for abolition, aiming to awaken the conscience of a passive society.

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Langue
Anglais
Publié
2023
Pages
348
ISBN13
9781554815029
Séries
Mots clés
Nonfiction
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Harriet Jacobs' narrative, published in 1861, stands as a pioneering account by a formerly enslaved African American woman. She masterfully blends biographical truth with creative storytelling, using fictional names while adhering to the styles of sentimental novels and slave narratives. Overcoming unique challenges faced by women and Black individuals, Jacobs not only published her story but also took on the role of a traveling bookseller to galvanize support for abolition, aiming to awaken the conscience of a passive society.