African American Slave Narratives

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"African American slave narratives of the 19th century recorded the atrocities of the antebellum South and provided a solid foundation for the African American literary tradition. By presenting 16 slave narratives in their entirety, this reference conveniently documents this historically significant literary genre. A vivid and moving history of African Americans seeking to establish community, liberty, economic independence, and education within the constraints of a repressive society. This reference intentionally avoids well-known narratives and instead collects unavailable and otherwise difficult-to-find texts. To add to the value of the work for researchers and general readers alike, each narrative is accompanied by a preface, explanatory notes, and suggestions for further reading"--Publisher.

subjects: Social conditions,  Slaves' writings, American,  African Americans,  Slaves,  Biography,  African American Studies,  BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY,  Historical,  Ethnic Studies,  SOCIAL SCIENCE,  Slaves, united states,  Slaves, social conditions,  African americans, biography,  Slaves' writings