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INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF A SLAVE GIRL (ROYAL COLLECTOR?S EDI IBD

ROYAL CLASSICS
01 / 2021
9781774761687
Inglés

Sinopsis

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girláis an autobiography byáHarriet Jacobs, a young mother and fugitive slave. The book documents JacobsâÇÖ life as a slave and how she gained freedom for herself and for her children. She explores the struggles andásexual abuseáthat female slaves faced onáplantationsáas well as their efforts to practice motherhood and protect their families when their children might be sold away.Harriet Jacobs contributed to the genre of slave narratives by using the techniques of sentimental novels to address race and gender issues.áIn the book, Jacobs addresses white Northern women who fail to comprehend the evils of slavery. She makes direct appeals to their humanity to expand their knowledge and influence their thoughts about slavery as an institution. The booksâÇÖ publication in 1861 coincided with the start of the AmericanáCivil War, attracting some attention as it addressed themes highlighted by theáabolitionistámovement.This case laminate collectorâÇÖs edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.á

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53,81