Narrative of William W. Brown, an American Slave

Written by Himself

Autor*innen

• William Wells Brown

Parameter

• 116 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Autobiografien und Memoiren
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Rasse, Rassismus
• Sachliteratur

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The gripping account details the harrowing experiences of a man born to a slave mother and a white father, who endured severe mistreatment before successfully escaping to freedom. Through vivid storytelling, he shares his failed escape attempts, the cruelty of his masters, and the support he received from a compassionate Quaker. The narrative also features a rich collection of antislavery poems, articles, and historical documents, reflecting the broader struggle against slavery. Its impactful message and Brown's powerful voice contributed to its rapid success as an antislavery work.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback