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The narrative follows David King, who, born into slavery in 1847, experiences a transformative upbringing in the Elgin Settlement, a prominent African-American community in Canada. His life is marked by a tumultuous relationship with Reverend William King, the man who liberated him, leading to a fierce rebellion against the values and authority that shaped his freedom. This complex dynamic explores themes of identity, freedom, and the struggles inherent in redefining one's place in a society fraught with historical injustices.
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David, Ray Robertson
- Language
- Released
- 2009
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- (Hardcover with dust jacket)
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- Title
- David
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ray Robertson
- Publisher
- Dundurn Group
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780887624124
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative follows David King, who, born into slavery in 1847, experiences a transformative upbringing in the Elgin Settlement, a prominent African-American community in Canada. His life is marked by a tumultuous relationship with Reverend William King, the man who liberated him, leading to a fierce rebellion against the values and authority that shaped his freedom. This complex dynamic explores themes of identity, freedom, and the struggles inherent in redefining one's place in a society fraught with historical injustices.