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The memoir recounts Solomon Northup's harrowing journey from a free man to a victim of kidnapping and enslavement. Captured under false pretenses, he endures twelve years of brutal conditions in Louisiana, detailing the realities of slave life, including the physical and psychological torment faced by himself and others. Northup's resilience shines through as he navigates the dangers of slavery, offering a poignant exploration of freedom, survival, and the stark realities of human bondage. His narrative stands as a significant testament to the historical experience of enslaved individuals.
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- Title
- Twelve Years a Slave
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Solomon Northup
- Publisher
- Insight Publica
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9789391006822
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, True Stories, Biographies, Family, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Friendship, USA, New York, Violence, America, Loss, Race, Racism, Kidnappings, Slavery, Injustice, Louisiana
- Original title
- Twelve years a slave
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- The memoir recounts Solomon Northup's harrowing journey from a free man to a victim of kidnapping and enslavement. Captured under false pretenses, he endures twelve years of brutal conditions in Louisiana, detailing the realities of slave life, including the physical and psychological torment faced by himself and others. Northup's resilience shines through as he navigates the dangers of slavery, offering a poignant exploration of freedom, survival, and the stark realities of human bondage. His narrative stands as a significant testament to the historical experience of enslaved individuals.