Title: African American Slave Narratives
Description: "African American slave narratives of the 19th century recorded the atrocities of the antebellum South and provided a solid foundation for the African American literary tradition. By presenting 16 slave narratives in their entirety, this reference conveniently documents this historically significant literary genre. A vivid and moving history of African Americans seeking to establish community, liberty, economic independence, and education within the constraints of a repressive society. This reference intentionally avoids well-known narratives and instead collects unavailable and otherwise difficult-to-find texts. To add to the value of the work for researchers and general readers alike, each narrative is accompanied by a preface, explanatory notes, and suggestions for further reading"--Publisher.
Subjects: Social conditions, Slaves' writings, American, African Americans, Slaves, Biography, African American Studies, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Historical, Ethnic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE, Slaves, united states, Slaves, social conditions, African americans, biography, Slaves' writings