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| Author | Equiano, Olaudah, 1745-1797 |
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| Title |
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African Written By Himself |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African" is a historical account written in the late 18th century. The narrative details the life of Olaudah Equiano, an African man who experiences the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and his journey towards freedom and self-awareness. This autobiographical work offers profound insights into the slave trade, examining the events and cultural interactions through the eyes of an individual who experienced them firsthand. At the start of the narrative, Equiano introduces himself, providing a glimpse into his early life in Africa, his abduction, and the traumatic experiences of being enslaved. He vividly recounts the customs of his homeland, the pain of separation from family, notably his sister, and his journey through various regions until he arrives at a slave ship. The emotions he conveys range from innocence to utter despair as he grapples with the brutal realities of captivity, highlighting the inhumane treatment endured by Africans during the slave trade. His reflections set a poignant tone for the narrative, inviting readers to empathize with his plight while also educating them on the broader implications of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Equiano, Olaudah, 1745-1797 |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15399 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9196 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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