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Twelve Years a Slave

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The memoir offers a harrowing account of Solomon Northup's life as a free man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Through his gripping narrative, Northup details the brutal realities of enslavement, his struggle for survival, and his quest for freedom over a twelve-year period. This powerful story not only sheds light on the atrocities of slavery but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant historical document that inspired an acclaimed film adaptation.

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Language
English
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
256
ISBN13
9789390896592
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Twelve years a slave
Rating
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The memoir offers a harrowing account of Solomon Northup's life as a free man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Through his gripping narrative, Northup details the brutal realities of enslavement, his struggle for survival, and his quest for freedom over a twelve-year period. This powerful story not only sheds light on the atrocities of slavery but also highlights the resilience of the human spirit, making it a poignant historical document that inspired an acclaimed film adaptation.