The Bondwoman's Narrative - Couverture souple

Crafts, Hannah

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0446690295 ISBN 13 : 9780446690294

Editeur : Grand Central Publishing, 2016

Synopsis

Thought to be the first novel written by a Black female slave in the 1850's, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story.

When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah Crafts, a young slave on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, runs away in a bid for her freedom up North. Pursued by slave hunters, imprisoned by a mysterious and cruel captor, held by sympathetic strangers, and forced to serve a demanding new mistress, she finally makes her way to freedom in New Jersey. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time.

The Bondswoman's Narrative is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate audiences.

Includes an updated preface adding additional context about the author's incredible life.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., lives in Massachusetts and is also a regular contributor to The New Yorker.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grand Central Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0446690295
• ISBN 13: 9780446690294
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 495
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible