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The narrative offers a poignant first-person account of the struggles faced by a young enslaved woman, detailing her experiences with the harsh realities of slavery, including sexual exploitation and the fight for autonomy. Through her story, the author highlights the resilience and strength of enslaved women, as well as the moral dilemmas surrounding slavery in America. This powerful work serves as both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on the institution of slavery, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by women in bondage.
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Harriet Jacobs
- Language
- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harriet Jacobs
- Publisher
- Simon & Brown
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781613825792
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The narrative offers a poignant first-person account of the struggles faced by a young enslaved woman, detailing her experiences with the harsh realities of slavery, including sexual exploitation and the fight for autonomy. Through her story, the author highlights the resilience and strength of enslaved women, as well as the moral dilemmas surrounding slavery in America. This powerful work serves as both a personal memoir and a broader commentary on the institution of slavery, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by women in bondage.