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Autobiography of a Slave Autobiografia de un esclavo (English and Spanish Edition),New
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Juan Francisco Manzano (17971854), an urban slave who taught himself to read and write, and who ultimately achieved fame as a poet in Cuba's colonial slave society, wrote the only known autobiographical account of Latin American slavery. His narrative, composed in two parts, is a heartrendering history of the systematic, unrelenting destruction of human dignity and individual will. It bears the marks of slavery, not merely by virtue of the countless oppressive autobiographical events and the cruel punishments that are narrated, but also because of its unorthodox syntax and orthography in the original manuscript, and the destruction of the second half of Manzano's history which 'disappeared' mysteriously during his lifetime and has never surfaced since. In this first bilingual edition of the volume, Evelyn Picon Garfield provides a careful translation of Manzano's somber narration. Ivan Schulman introduces the text to place it in historical and cultural context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Autobiography of a Slave'? A: The main theme of 'Autobiography of a Slave' is the exploration of the brutal realities of slavery in Latin America, as experienced by Juan Francisco Manzano, who recounts his personal struggles and the systematic destruction of human dignity.
- Q: Is this book available in both English and Spanish? A: Yes, this edition is a bilingual version, featuring the text in both English and Spanish, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: Who is the author of this autobiography? A: The author of 'Autobiography of a Slave' is Juan Francisco Manzano, a former urban slave in Cuba who became a poet.
- Q: What makes this autobiography unique? A: This autobiography is unique because it is the only known personal account of slavery in Latin America, and it features unorthodox syntax and a narrative that reflects the author's experiences and struggles.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 136 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: When was 'Autobiography of a Slave' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1996.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Who translated the book into English? A: Evelyn Picon Garfield provided the careful translation of Manzano's narration into English.
- Q: What historical context does the introduction provide? A: The introduction by Ivan Schulman places Manzano's text in historical and cultural context, enhancing the reader's understanding of the environment in which the autobiography was written.