Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself by Harriet A. Jacobs
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| Author | Jacobs, Harriet A. (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897 |
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| Editor | Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 |
| Title | Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Andre Lapierre and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Summary | "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself" by Harriet A. Jacobs is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the harrowing experiences of a young enslaved girl named Linda Brent, who navigates the complexities of slavery, gender, and personal autonomy within a brutal system designed to dehumanize her. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Linda's childhood, where she enjoys a degree of privilege as a favored slave girl, shielded from the realities of her status until her mother’s death reveals to her the true nature of her existence. With her mother's passing, the narrative shifts to her new home with Dr. Flint, a figure who embodies the cruelty and sexual predation of slavery. Linda's innocence is shattered as she faces the relentless advances of her master, the jealousy of his wife, and the threat of being sold or abused at any moment. The early pages set the tone for a story that deeply examines the institutionalized injustices faced by enslaved women, highlighting the struggle for personal dignity and freedom amidst a life fraught with suffering and exploitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Enslaved women -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions |
| Subject | Jacobs, Harriet A. (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11030 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9241 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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