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The book explores the poignant and harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans through the lens of personal narratives. Solomon Northup's account, a significant work within this literary sub-genre, recounts his abduction and subsequent twelve years of enslavement in the United States. This powerful narrative not only sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery but also served as inspiration for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation, highlighting its enduring impact on literature and history.
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Twelve Years a Slave, Solomon Northup
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- 2015
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- Title
- Twelve Years a Slave
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Solomon Northup
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 170
- ISBN13
- 9781329442771
- 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 book explores the poignant and harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans through the lens of personal narratives. Solomon Northup's account, a significant work within this literary sub-genre, recounts his abduction and subsequent twelve years of enslavement in the United States. This powerful narrative not only sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery but also served as inspiration for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation, highlighting its enduring impact on literature and history.