Harriet Jacobs Knihy

This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition combines the two most important African American slave narratives into one volume. Frederick Douglass's Narrative, first published in 1845, is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery, Douglass became the preeminent spokesman for his people during his life; his narrative is an unparalleled account of the dehumanizing effects of slavery and Douglass's own triumph over it. Like Douglass, Harriet Jacobs was born into slavery, and in 1861 she published Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, now recognized as the most comprehensive antebellum slave narrative written by a woman. Jacobs's account broke the silence on the exploitation of African American female slaves, and it remains crucial reading. These narratives illuminate and inform each other. This edition includes an incisive Introduction by Kwame Anthony Appiah and extensive annotations.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave By Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass

Focusing on the harsh realities of slavery, the narrative reveals the personal experiences of Jacobs as she confronts the struggles and sexual abuse endured by enslaved women. It highlights her determination to secure freedom for herself and her family, showcasing the resilience and strength of those who fought against the brutalities of plantation life. Through her story, the book offers a poignant reflection on the sacrifices made to protect loved ones in the face of systemic oppression.

Harriet Jacobs' narrative reveals her harrowing journey from slavery in North Carolina to freedom in the North, highlighting her resilience and faith. As one of the few female slave narratives, it candidly addresses the brutal realities she faced, including her struggles to escape and her seven years of hiding in a cramped space to protect her children. Jacobs' story is a poignant exploration of the personal and societal challenges of slavery, emphasizing the strength of a mother's love and the quest for liberty.

The narrative follows Harriet Jacobs as she endures the brutal realities of slavery in North Carolina, highlighting her resilience and determination to achieve freedom. As one of the rare female slave narratives, it candidly recounts her traumatic experiences, multiple escape attempts, and the seven years she spent in hiding within a cramped space attached to her grandmother's home. Ultimately, it is a poignant tale of a mother's struggle to reunite with her children and reclaim her life from the shackles of oppression.

At six, Harriet learns of her status as a slave after her mother's death. The book is harrowing, addressing topics like sexual abuse by slave owners and the 1850 U.S. Fugitive Slave Law, which compelled northern states to return runaway slaves, shocking contemporary readers. Gröls Classics - English Edition.

First published in 1861 under a pseudonym, this is the autobiography of Harriet Jacobs, a mother, fugitive and slave. The book outlines her life, the struggles she faced as a female slave as well as the hardship she endured to protect her children and the fear of them being sold. As well as a precious historical document, it is also a timeless exploration of issues of race, gender and the struggle for freedom.

This boxset of five titles is a forceful reminder of the tremendous impact that the slave trade of the 16th-19th centuries had on those coerced into servitude and, subsequently, their descendants. Through kidnapping, murder and trickery, families were destroyed forever as they were taken from their homelands, split up and treated as less than human. But brutal as their experiences were, there are also powerful stories of indomitable spirits, pioneers, courage and, above all, hope within these pages.Inside the boxst, you will find the following • Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas by Frederick Douglas• Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington• The Underground Railway by William Still• Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup• Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself by Harriet JacobsTogether, they form a powerful lesson that we must never forget.

The author, the child of mulatto parents, recounts her childhood in slavery, the abuse she suffered, her escape to the North, and the help she received from both blacks and whites, and documents the degradation and injustices of slavery. Reprint.