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Bug-Jargal

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  • 140 pages
  • 5 hours of reading

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Set against the backdrop of the 1791 slave revolt in Santo Domingo, the narrative explores the profound friendship between Bug-Jargal, an enslaved African prince, and French officer Leopold D'Auverney. Bug-Jargal embodies noble moral and intellectual qualities, navigating his passionate love for a white woman while maintaining deep respect. The story features gripping scenes, including intense confrontations in the camp of insurgent chief Biassou and a dramatic struggle between Habibrah and D'Auverney, immersing readers in the turbulent historical context that eventually leads to Haiti's independence.

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Bug-Jargal, Victor Hugo

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2008
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