A Life in Chains (eBook)

Enriched edition. 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
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654778157-8 (EAN)

Infos

A Life in Chains brings together a compelling collection of narratives, essays, and stories that converge on the harrowing realities of slavery and the pursuit of freedom in 19th-century America. This anthology navigates a spectrum of literary styles, from reflective memoirs to incisive social commentaries, providing a multifaceted panorama of the African American experience under the shadow of oppression. The works resonate with diversity, offering both the raw recounting of personal experiences and the imaginative re-interpretations of the stark realities of bondage. Pieces grounded in historical fact, yet presented with profound literary artistry, elevate this collection beyond mere historical recounting to provoke a deep emotional response and critical reflection. Featuring writing from acclaimed figures such as Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and Harriet Jacobs, this collection encapsulates pivotal voices from pivotal times. Each author's contribution reflects their unique socio-cultural stance, bridging disparate perspectives across abolitionism and American Civil Rights. The anthology grants readers insight into the intellectual and emotional fortitude required to challenge systemic injustice, thus aligning the collection with transformative movements that redefined the era's literary canon. A Life in Chains offers readers a rare opportunity to engage with myriad perspectives and dialogic interplay within a single curated volume. This anthology invites readers to traverse the landscape of human resilience and the quest for dignity, making it an essential resource for those seeking to understand the historical and literary significance of the struggle against slavery. With its thematic richness and stylistic variety, it serves as both an educational treasury and a testament to the power of literature to inspire change.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.12.2023
• Einführung: Gideon Ashbourne
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Gideon Ashbourne
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: abolitionist novels • Adventures of Mark Twain • African American literature • American abolitionist literature • American Literature • author biography • autobiographical liberation narratives • Black lives matter • born a crime • civil rights legislation • Classic Literature • cross-generational storytelling • Cultural heritage exploration • Dreams From My Father • Emancipation Documents • Fiction on Slavery • freedom and identity themes • Harlem Renaissance influences • historically significant anthology • historical racial injustice • Historical studies • Huckleberry Finn • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • Injustice and oppression • Literary Analysis • literary fiction • Malcolm X • Mark Twain • narrative slave experiences • resilience under oppression • Richard Wright • satirical fiction • Slavery narratives • Slave Testimonies Collection • The New Jim Crow • The Warmth of Other Suns • Tom Sawyer • underground railroad memoirs