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Written by Himself. Ed. and w. Notes by Shelly Eversley. Introd. by Robert Reid-Pharr, In his important slave memoir, Olaudah Equiano tells the story of a boy who was kidnapped in Africa and enslaved in America, who purchased his freedom and then became a major leader of the antislavery movement in England.

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Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African," an autobiography published in 1798. Equiano (c. 1745-1797) was an African writer and abolitionist, who was taken into slavery as a child and transported to the British colony of Virginia. This personal account depicts the narrative of Equiano's life during his years as a slave: from being purchased as a valet to a Royal Navy Lieutenant and his consequent journeys at sea; to being taught to read and write in Britain; and then his placement with Robert King, the wealthy trader who would eventually allow him to buy his freedom. Equiano's memoirs were published 22 years after his release, once he had settled in London and became involved in the abolitionist movement. The work is one of the earliest published by a black African author, and achieved far-reaching popularity and critical acclaim, ultimately contributing to the passing of the British Slave Trade Act of 1807. Paperback, Label: Classic Books Library, Classic Books Library, Product group: Book, Published: 2018-06-21, Studio: Classic Books Library.

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Edited and with Notes by Shelly Eversley Introduction by Robert Reid-Pharr In this truly astonishing eighteenth-century memoir, Olaudah Equiano recounts his remarkable life story, which begins when he is kidnapped in Africa as a boy and sold into slavery and culminates when he has achieved renown as a British antislavery advocate. The narrative “is a strikingly beautiful monument to the startling combination of skill, cunning, and plain good luck that allowed him to win his freedom, write his story, and gain international prominence,” writes Robert Reid-Pharr in his Introduction. “He alerts us to the very concerns that trouble modern intellectuals, black, white, and otherwise, on both sides of the Atlantic.” The text of this Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the definitive ninth edition of 1794, reflecting the author’s final changes to his masterwork. Paperback, Ausgabe: Modern Library pbk. ed, Label: Modern Library, Modern Library, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2004-05-11, Freigegeben: 2004-05-11, Studio: Modern Library, Verkaufsrang: 305893.

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Edited and with Notes by Shelly Eversley Introduction by Robert Reid-Pharr In this truly astonishing eighteenth-century memoir, Olaudah Equiano recounts his remarkable life story, which begins when he is kidnapped in Africa as a boy and sold into slavery and culminates when he has achieved renown as a British antislavery advocate. The narrative “is a strikingly beautiful monument to the startling combination of skill, cunning, and plain good luck that allowed him to win his freedom, write his story, and gain international prominence,” writes Robert Reid-Pharr in his Introduction. “He alerts us to the very concerns that trouble modern intellectuals, black, white, and otherwise, on both sides of the Atlantic.” The text of this Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the definitive ninth edition of 1794, reflecting the author’s final changes to his masterwork. Paperback, Ausgabe: Modern Library pbk. ed, Label: Modern Library, Modern Library, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 2004-05-11, Freigegeben: 2004-05-11, Studio: Modern Library, Verkaufsrang: 305893.

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"The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African" is a significant autobiographical work written by Olaudah Equiano, a former enslaved African who became a prominent figure in the movement to abolish the transatlantic slave trade. The book was first published in 1789 and is considered one of the earliest and most influential slave narratives.Olaudah Equiano was born in what is now Nigeria, around 1745. He was captured and enslaved at a young age, experiencing the horrors of the Middle Passage, the voyage of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. Equiano was eventually sold to European slave traders and transported to the British colonies in the Americas. Over the course of his life, he worked as a slave in various capacities, including as a sailor and a valet.What sets Equiano's narrative apart is his detailed and vivid account of his experiences as an enslaved person. He provides insights into the harsh conditions of slavery, the brutality of slave traders, and the cultural shock he experienced as he was exposed to European customs. Equiano's narrative also highlights his efforts to educate himself, learn various skills, and eventually purchase his own freedom.Equiano's journey took him to different parts of the Atlantic world, including the Americas, Europe, and the Caribbean. He became a free man in the late 1760s and went on to involve himself in various activities, including trade, exploration, and the fight against the slave trade."The Interesting Narrative" is not only a personal account but also a powerful abolitionist work. Equiano used his experiences to argue for the humanity of Africans and to call for an end to the transatlantic slave trade. The book was well-received in its time and played a role in the broader abolitionist movement. It continues to be studied and celebrated for its historical significance and its contribution to the understanding of the African diaspora and the abolitionist cause.

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History, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Edited and with Notes by Shelly Eversley Introduction by Robert Reid-Pharr In this truly astonishing eighteenth-century memoir, Olaudah Equiano recounts his remarkable life story, which begins when he is kidnapped in Africa as a boy and sold into slavery and culminates when he has achieved renown as a British antislavery advocate. The narrative is a strikingly beautiful monument to the startling combination of skill, cunning, and plain good luck that allowed him to win his freedom, write his story, and gain international prominence, writes Robert Reid-Pharr in his Introduction. He alerts us to the very concerns that trouble modern intellectuals, black, white, and otherwise, on both sides of the Atlantic. The text of this Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the definitive ninth edition of 1794, reflecting the author's final changes to his masterwork. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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