The Confessions of Nat Turner
Description
William Styron's powerful novel plunges into the mind of Nat Turner, the preacher who led the only significant slave revolt in American history. Narrated from his jail cell on the eve of his execution, the story unfolds as a profound exploration of faith, rebellion, and the brutal realities of slavery. Turner recounts his life, his growing conviction of divine purpose, and the events that culminated in the bloody uprising of August 1831. This is a searing examination of a man driven by prophecy and a nation fractured by its original sin.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage Books
Published Jan 1, 1992
455 pages
ISBN: 9780679736639
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
1967
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Confessions of Nat Turner by William Styron.