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Harrowing journey from freedom to slavery and back.
"12 Years a Slave" isn’t just a story; it’s an intimate portrait of indomitable spirit amidst inhumanity. Solomon Northup's firsthand account is both heartbreaking and inspiring, offering a deeply personal perspective on slavery in America. His detailed narrative doesn't just depict suffering, but the enduring hope of a man facing unimaginable trials. It's a historical document that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the true human cost of slavery and the power of perseverance.
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ISBN: 9780007580422
Authors:
Solomon Northup
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date of Publication: 2014-03-05
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.22
(rated by 116673 readers)
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Why had I not died in my young years - before God had given me children to love and live for? What unhappiness and suffering and sorrow it would have prevented. I sighed for liberty; but the bondsman's chain was round me, and could not be shaken off. 1841: Solomon Northup is a successful violinist when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Taken from his family in New York State and forced to work on the cotton plantations in the Deep South, he spends the next twelve years in captivity until his eventual escape. First published in 1853, this extraordinary true story proved to be a powerful voice in the debate over slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. It is a testament to one man's courage and conviction in the face of unfathomable injustice and brutality: its influence on the course of American history cannot be overstated. Also features 'Life & Times' - a fascinating insight into the author, their work and the time of publication.
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Harrowing journey from freedom to slavery and back.
"12 Years a Slave" isn’t just a story; it’s an intimate portrait of indomitable spirit amidst inhumanity. Solomon Northup's firsthand account is both heartbreaking and inspiring, offering a deeply personal perspective on slavery in America. His detailed narrative doesn't just depict suffering, but the enduring hope of a man facing unimaginable trials. It's a historical document that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the true human cost of slavery and the power of perseverance.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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