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Twelve Years a Slave

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The narrative follows Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York who is abducted in 1841 and forced into slavery. His harrowing journey spans twelve years of brutal hardship and resilience. The memoir highlights the inhumanity of slavery and Northup's eventual rescue in 1853, offering a powerful testament to the struggle for freedom and dignity.

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Language
English
Released
2011
Pages
146
ISBN13
9781612030487
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Twelve years a slave
Rating
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The narrative follows Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York who is abducted in 1841 and forced into slavery. His harrowing journey spans twelve years of brutal hardship and resilience. The memoir highlights the inhumanity of slavery and Northup's eventual rescue in 1853, offering a powerful testament to the struggle for freedom and dignity.