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Narrative of Sojourner Truth (An African American Heritage Book): An Autobiographical Account of Enslavement and Freedom
Hardcover
Biographies GeneralGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesWomen's Studies
ISBN13: 9781515436942
Publisher: Wilder Publications
Published: Apr 3 2018
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Narrative of Sojourner Truth presents the life of one of the most powerful voices of the nineteenth century, tracing her journey from enslavement to national prominence as an abolitionist and advocate for human rights. Dictated by Sojourner Truth and first published in the mid-nineteenth century, the narrative recounts her early life in bondage, her struggle for freedom, and her emergence as a speaker of remarkable force and conviction.
The work offers a direct and personal account of the realities of enslavement, the challenges of securing legal recognition of freedom, and the broader social conditions of the period. Through her experiences, Truth addresses questions of justice, faith, and identity, presenting a narrative that is both historical testimony and moral argument.
Narrative of Sojourner Truth remains an essential document of American history, valued for its clarity, immediacy, and enduring significance. It continues to be widely read in educational settings and by general readers, offering insight into the lived experience of enslavement and the development of reform movements in the United States.
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