Bibliograph

The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African, Olaudah Equiano

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The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African, Olaudah Equiano

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa, the African

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Olaudah Equiano

Series statement

HarperTorch

Summary

In The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, former slave Olaudah Equiano tells the story of his life, from the time he and his sister were kidnapped and enslaved, through his emancipation, and subsequent freedom. Equiano's moving account delves into his experience as a sailor and explores the importance of his religious education. Published in 1789, Equiano's narrative was the first widely-read and popularized account of slavery, and was notable for exploring the differences between enslavement throughout the Americas. It has also provided a foundation for future slave narratives. HarperTorch brings great works of non-fiction and the dramatic arts to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperTorch collection to build your digital library

Target audience

adult

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