Twelve Years a Slave

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The narrative follows Solomon Northup, a free man living a tranquil life in Upstate New York with his family until 1841, when he is unexpectedly thrust into a harrowing ordeal. His journey, marked by a shocking series of events, reveals the brutal realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. Northup's gripping autobiography stands out for its firsthand account of his experiences and the stark contrasts between freedom and bondage.