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Twelve Years a Slave

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The narrative recounts the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Over the course of twelve brutal years, he endures unimaginable hardships and fights for his dignity and freedom amidst the cruelty of the antebellum South. Through his detailed observations and poignant reflections, Northup sheds light on the inhumanity of slavery, the struggle for identity, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression.

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Language
English
Released
2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
216
ISBN13
9783734048883
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Twelve years a slave
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The narrative recounts the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Over the course of twelve brutal years, he endures unimaginable hardships and fights for his dignity and freedom amidst the cruelty of the antebellum South. Through his detailed observations and poignant reflections, Northup sheds light on the inhumanity of slavery, the struggle for identity, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression.