The Narrative of Sojourner Truth (eBook)

Sojourner Truth (Autor)

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2022
120 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654740112-4 (EAN)

Infos

The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is a poignant autobiographical account that chronicles the remarkable life of Sojourner Truth, a former enslaved woman who became an influential advocate for abolition and women's rights. Written in a compelling oral tradition, the narrative employs vivid imagery and spiritual rhetoric, reflecting Truth's deep-rooted faith and resilience. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century abolitionist movement, the work offers a unique lens on issues of gender, race, and human rights, illustrating the intersectionality of these social justice struggles during a transformative period in American history. Sojourner Truth, born into slavery in New York in 1797 as Isabella Baumfree, escaped to freedom and subsequently adopted her iconic name. Her personal experiences with oppression shaped her impassioned oratory and writings, motivating her activism. Truth's speeches, particularly her famous 'Ain't I a Woman?' delivered at the 1851 Women's Rights Convention, exemplify her powerful advocacy for both abolition and women's suffrage. Her life was a testament to the potential for marginalized voices to catalyze profound social change. The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is essential reading for anyone interested in the foundations of civil rights and feminism. It provides invaluable insights into the struggles and triumphs of a woman who defied societal constraints and became a symbol of hope and resistance. This narrative not only enriches our understanding of America's social history but also serves as an inspiration for contemporary movements advocating for equality and justice.

Autor

Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree in 1797, was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist, whose life and literary contribution have been etched into the annals of American history. Emancipating herself from slavery in 1826, she underwent a transformational religious experience and renamed herself Sojourner Truth, reflecting her mission to spread the word of God and advocate for justice. Her 1850 work, 'The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Northern Slave', edited by Olive Gilbert, is a profound autobiographical account that provides an unflinching perspective on slavery and its human cost. The narrative, which chronicled her experiences as a slave in New York State and her journey to freedom, became not only an abolitionist tool but also offered a powerful argument for women's rights, intertwining both causes in her public speaking efforts. Her distinctive literary style combined her spiritual conviction with the plain-speaking wisdom that became her hallmark as she travelled the United States. Her speeches, though not transcribed by her, were recorded by others and her words continue to be a touchstone for those championing civil and gender rights. Truth was renowned for her quick wit and fearlessness in the face of discrimination, famously delivering her impromptu 'Ain't I a Woman' speech at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851. Sojourner Truth's contributions transcend her literary legacy, encompassing her role as a symbol of strength, resilience, and the quest for freedom. She died on November 26, 1883, but her narrative and speeches remain influential documents of social justice literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Schlagworte: 19th century abolitionist • 19th century feminism • abolitionist movement • Abolitionist narrative • African American autobiography • American History • American history memoir • American Literature • Black History Month • Black Women's History • Civil Rights • civil rights literature • Civil War • Dreams From My Father • feminist icons • Fiction • Frontier and pioneer life • Gender Injustice • historical biography • Historical memoir • historical reflection on equality • inspirational life stories • inspiring historical figure • legal battle • Long Walk to Freedom • Malcolm X • Martin Luther King • Obama • oprah • personal resilience story • powerful life story • Slave Narrative • Slavery • Social Activism • Social justice memoir • Sojourner Truth speeches • Spiritual reflections • Temperance • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • United States • vivid storytelling style • women's rights advocate • Women's rights movement