Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet A. Jacobs — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman. This autobiographical account chronicles the remarkable odyssey of Harriet Jacobs (1813–1897) whose dauntless spirit and faith carried her from a life of servitude and degradation in North Carolina to liberty and reunion with her children in the North.
Quick facts about Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- Title: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
- Author: Harriet A. Jacobs
- First published: 1861
- Genre: women slaves, united states, slaves
- OpenLibrary ID: OL28623W
Where to read Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet A. Jacobs is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl about?
The true story of an individual's struggle for self-identity, self-preservation, and freedom, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl remains among the few extant slave narratives written by a woman.
Who wrote Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl?
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was written by Harriet A. Jacobs.
When was Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl published?
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was first published in 1861.
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