A Life in Chains (eBook)

The Juneteenth Edition: Novels, Memoirs, Interviews, Testimonies, Studies, Official Records on Slavery and Abolitionism

Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lydia Maria Child, James Weldon Johnson, William Wells Brown, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Harriet E. Wilson, Charles W. Chesnutt, Harriet Jacobs (Autoren)

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2023
8405 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772354-7 (EAN)

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A Life in Chains presents a resonant anthology that captures the indomitable spirit and varied narratives emerging from America's complex history of slavery, emancipation, and identity formation. This collection seamlessly weaves together narratives, essays, and tales that explore the depths of human resilience and the abhorrent realities of bondage. From poignant reflections on personal sufferings to broader commentaries on societal injustice, each piece illuminates the multifaceted experiences of enslaved and free individuals. In amalgamating such diverse literary voices, the anthology traverses genres—from autobiography and fiction to polemical essays—offering works of great cultural and historical significance. Unified under a theme borne from both individual and collective anguish and triumph, the contributing authors are essential figures in the American literary and cultural landscape. The anthology draws on the poignant rhetoric of Frederick Douglass, the evocative storytelling of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and the astute observations of Charles W. Chesnutt, among others. It aligns with abolitionist and post-Reconstruction movements, underscoring the struggles and victories of those shaping the course of American history and literature. By presenting such a rich tapestry of voices, the collection lends invaluable insights into diverse viewpoints on American enslavement and liberty. For readers and scholars alike, A Life in Chains offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the multiplicity of perspectives chronicling America's struggle with slavery and its enduring legacy. It invites exploration and reflection and promises understanding and enlightenment on the perpetual dialogue about race, freedom, and human dignity. This anthology serves not only as an academic resource but as a catalyst for ongoing conversations, encouraging readers to grapple with its profound themes and engage critically with the past.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: 19th Century America • 19th century American authors • 19th Century American History • abolitionist movement writings • abolitionist perspectives anthology • African American literature • African American struggles • African American voices collection • american literary collections • American slavery narratives • antebellum South memoirs • autobiographical accounts slavery • Black lives matter • born a crime • civil rights historical anthology • Cultural heritage literature • Dreams From My Father • emancipation legislation texts • free classic ebooks • Harlem Renaissance influence • historical cultural movements • Historical literature collections • human endurance spirit stories • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • literary masterpieces • Malcolm X • mark twain books • pre-Civil War narratives • public domain literature • racial equality essays • Racial Identity Exploration • resilience human spirit • Richard Wright • slavery era narratives • Social commentary literature • social justice literary compilation • The New Jim Crow • The Warmth of Other Suns