Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels (eBook)

Enduring Stories of Resilience: Untold Accounts of Slavery and Strength

Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, James Weldon Johnson, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Harriet E. Wilson, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Charles W. Chesnutt, Sarah H. Bradford, Sutton E. Griggs, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. de Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain (Autoren)

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2023
8403 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767907-3 (EAN)

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Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels is a seminal collection that weaves together a tapestry of narratives documenting the visceral realities of slavery and its enduring impact. This anthology presents a rich array of literary styles, from harrowing autobiographical accounts to incisive essays and riveting novels. The collection's strength lies in its diversity, featuring standout pieces that poignantly capture the human spirit's resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. It serves as a crucial compendium, positioning itself within the literary context as both a vital historical document and a compelling narrative of personal and collective struggle. The contributors to this anthology are a distinguished assemblage of writers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences. Spanning across different historical and cultural contexts, authors such as Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Jacobs lend their voices to create a resonant chorus of testimony and resistance. Their collective contributions align with abolitionist and Civil Rights movements, offering profound insights into the socio-political landscapes of their times. This diversity of voices coalesces to enhance the reader's understanding of the complexities and nuances inherent in the theme of freedom and human dignity. Recommended for both its educational and emotional depth, Living to Tell the Horrid Tales invites readers into a journey of exploration across myriad perspectives and narratives. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to traverse the landscapes of hardship and hope, presented through a multiplicity of styles and themes. Readers are encouraged to engage with this collection not only to enrich their historical knowledge but to participate in the ongoing dialogue about freedom, justice, and humanity. Through this singular volume, one can appreciate the breadth of insights and the indelible impact of these powerful narratives on contemporary discourse.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2023
• 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 abolition movement • 19th century literature • abolitionist autobiographies • African American literature • American authors • Black lives matter • born a crime • classic novels • contemporary slave accounts • Dreams From My Father • early American slave literature • freedom struggle narratives • historical fiction • historical slavery documents • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • James Baldwin • Literary Nonfiction • Malcolm X • mark twain works • Memoirs • multicultural slave experiences • oprah • Race relations in literature • Ralph Ellison • Resilience against oppression • resistance literature collection • slave narratives • slave narratives anthology • The New Jim Crow • The Warmth of Other Suns