The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: Or, Gustavus Vassa, the African
Description
Olaudah Equiano’s groundbreaking memoir traces his journey from childhood captivity in West Africa through the brutal realities of the transatlantic slave trade, years of enslavement, and the hard-won pursuit of freedom. With vivid detail and remarkable candor, he recounts his encounters across continents, his spiritual and intellectual development, and the resourcefulness that shaped his extraordinary life. More than a personal history, the narrative is a powerful indictment of slavery and a foundational work of eighteenth-century abolitionist literature, illuminating themes of identity, faith, resilience, and human dignity.
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paperback
Modern Library
Published Jan 1, 2004
261 pages
ISBN: 9780375761157
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First Published
1789
Language
eng
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