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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Dover Thrift Editions)
Author: Harriet Jacobs

Book Information

Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback

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ISBN-13: 9780486419312 - ISBN-10: 0486419312
Publication Date: 11/9/2001
Pages: 176

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Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Audio Cassette

Book Description:

This autobiographical account by a former slave is one of the few extant narratives written by a woman. Written and published in 1861, it delivers a powerful, unflinching portrayal of the brutality of slave life. Jacobs speaks frankly of her master's abuse and her eventual escape, in an amazing and inspirational account of one woman's dauntless spirit and faith.

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Genres:

Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> African-American & Black
Biographies & Memoirs >> Ethnic & National >> General
Biographies & Memoirs >> General
Biographies & Memoirs >> Specific Groups >> Women
Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Special Groups >> African-American Studies

Top Member Book Reviews

Shanna V. (shanna71) - OK wrote on 5/7/2008...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Wow! This woman tells it like it was!! SHOCKING ! Makes a person reconsider how they treat others.
Graphic & heart breaking. A must read.

Dayna B. (DaynaAlyson) wrote on 9/15/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This true story is incredibly moving. Harriet Jacobs tells of the cruel treatment of her master, not only physical punishment, but sexual advances. She truly shows the terrifying, hideous tinge slavery put on on every aspect of a slave life. The descriptions of the circumstances of slavery were eloquent and disturbing. The sections telling of the seperations from her children had me in tears.