The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Unabridged) (eBook)

Including her famous Speech Ain't I a Woman? (Inspiring Memoir of One Incredible Woman)

Sojourner Truth (Autor)

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2024
120 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781135-0 (EAN)

Infos

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a powerful autobiographical account that chronicles the life of its author, Sojourner Truth, a former enslaved woman who became an iconic figure in the fight for abolition and women's rights in the 19th century. Through her compelling and eloquent prose, Truth employs a unique rhetorical style that merges the oral tradition of African American storytelling with the intellectual rigor of abolitionist literature. This unabridged version captures the raw and unfiltered essence of her experiences, emphasizing themes of resilience, identity, and social justice against the backdrop of a nation grappling with deep-rooted inequalities. Sojourner Truth, born in New York in 1797, endured the brutal realities of slavery before rising as a formidable advocate for change. Her life experiences, marked by trauma and liberation, compelled her to share her story as a means of educating the public about the inhumanity of slavery and advocating for women's rights. Truth's prominence as a speaker and activist was amplified by her profound spiritual beliefs, which she entwined with her calls for equality, making her narrative not just a personal account but a critical intervention in social discourse. This seminal work is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, social justice, or feminist theory. Truth's voice resonates powerfully today, inviting readers to reflect on the continuing struggles for equality and the importance of personal testimony in the quest for justice. Her narrative not only informs but inspires, making it a vital addition to the canon of American literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 19th century memoir • Abolitionist narrative • African American abolitionist • African American History • Alice Walker • Between the World and Me • Courageous social reform • Dreams From My Father • Empowerment through adversity • Empowerment through testimony • Enslaved to free • female historical figures • first-person testimony • Historical injustice reflection • history of civil rights • inspirational speeches • James Baldwin • Legal victories • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Maya Angelou • Ohio Women's Rights Convention • Personal struggle account • Slavery escape story • slavery memoir • Small Great Things • The Underground Railroad • Toni Morrison • Women‚Äôs rights activism • women's rights activist