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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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- Title
- Bug-Jargal
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Victor Hugo
- Publisher
- Mondial
- Publisher
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 140
- ISBN13
- 9781595690951
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- 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.