Biography Of A Runaway Slave: Fiftieth Anniversary Edition-used

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Fiftieth Anniversary Editionoriginally Published In 1966, Miguel Barnets Biography Of A Runaway Slave Provides The Written History Of The Life Of Esteban Montejo, Who Lived As A Slave, As A Fugitive In The Wilderness, And As A Soldier Fighting Against Spain In The Cuban War Of Independence. A New Introduction By One Of The Most Preeminent Afrohispanic Scholars, William Luis, Situates Barnets Ethnographic Strategy And Lyrical Narrative Style As Foundational For The Tradition Of Testimonial Fiction In Latin American Literature. Barnet Recorded His Interviews With The 103Yearold Montejo At The Onset Of The Cuban Revolution. This Insurgents History Allows The Reader Into The Folklore And Cultural History Of Afrocubans Before And After The Abolition Of Slavery. The Book Serves As An Important Contribution To The Archive Of Black Experience In Cuba And As A Reminder Of The Many Ways That The Present Continues To Echo The Past.

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  • Q: What is the main subject of 'Biography of a Runaway Slave'? A: The book chronicles the life of Esteban Montejo, a former slave who lived as a fugitive and fought in the Cuban War of Independence, providing a firsthand account of Afro-Cuban history.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Miguel Barnet, who conducted interviews with Esteban Montejo during the Cuban Revolution.
  • Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Fiftieth Anniversary Edition, which includes a new introduction by William Luis.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 232 pages.
  • Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on April 15, 2016.
  • Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New'.
  • Q: What topics does the introduction cover? A: The introduction discusses Barnet’s ethnographic strategy and the significance of his narrative style in Latin American literature.
  • Q: What cultural aspects does the book explore? A: The book explores Afro-Cuban folklore and cultural history, particularly before and after the abolition of slavery.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it serves as an important contribution to the understanding of black experience in Cuba and is often used in academic settings.

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