12 Years a Slave (eBook)

Solomon Northup (Autor)

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2022
224 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740107-0 (EAN)

Infos

In "12 Years a Slave," Solomon Northup delivers a harrowing autobiographical narrative that details his abduction and enslavement in pre-Civil War America. With an unflinching literary style characterized by vivid imagery and poignant reflections, Northup captures the brutal realities of slavery while also presenting a deeply personal account of resilience and the quest for freedom. His meticulous documentation of the systemic injustices faced by enslaved individuals situates the work within both historical accounts and the burgeoning abolitionist literature of the era, making it a critical text in understanding America's complex racial history. Solomon Northup, a free African American born in New York, was a skilled carpenter and violinist before he was kidnapped in 1841 and sold into slavery. His unique background and experiences provided him with the sagacity to discern the moral and social implications of his plight. Northup's journey through various plantations, coupled with his quest for justice, reflects not only his indomitable spirit but also the broader struggles faced by countless enslaved people, echoing the urgent call for social reform of his time. This seminal work is essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the historical realities of American slavery and the human capacity for perseverance. Northup's profound insights and eloquent prose illuminate injustices often overlooked in broader narratives. "12 Years a Slave" serves not only as a testament to one man's experience but also as a powerful reminder of the importance of human rights and dignity.

Autor

Solomon Northup (1808 – c. 1863) was an American abolitionist and the author of one of the most profound narratives in the annals of American literature, 'Twelve Years a Slave', published in 1853. Broadly esteemed for its meticulous detail and its unsparing, firsthand account of the brutality of slavery, Northup's work has been a pivotal text in antebellum literature and African American history. Born a free man in New York State, Northup was the son of a freed slave and a free woman of color. In a harrowing tale of deception and betrayal, he was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery in the Deep South, enduring twelve harrowing years of involuntary servitude before his eventual rescue in 1853. His narrative, penned shortly after regained freedom, is considered an essential, authentic source for understanding the horrors of slavery in the pre-Civil War South. Northup's keen observations and narrative ability provide a powerful lens through which readers can observe the everyday occurrences and systemic injustices of chattel slavery. 'Twelve Years a Slave' remains a seminal work in American history and literature for its detailed, first-hand perspective, meticulous detail, and its literary artistry. Northup's legacy endures through his writings, which continue to educate and influence discussions on race, history, and human rights.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 19th century autobiography • 19th-century slave account • 30-600 • abolitionist literature • Abolitionist narrative memoir • african american experience • African American Memoir • African American Struggle • American History • American Literature • American slavery narrative • Antebellum America memoir • Antebellum South • Antebellum South experience • Black History Month • Black history narratives • Church history • Civil War • Cultural heritage recovery • Dreams From My Father • Early Church • Enslavement memoir • Fiction • Firsthand slavery testimony • Freedom and captivity • freedom narrative • historical autobiography • Historical Injustice • historical slavery account • History • human rights abuses • Human rights exploration • Italy • Kidnapping and survival • Literary Significance • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Martyrs • Obama • oprah • pre-Civil War history • Primitive and early church • Resilience against oppression • Resilience theme • Rome • slave trade • Solomon Northup biography • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad