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A seminal volume of four classic slave narratives, including Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, The History of Mary Price: A West Indian Slave, Incident in the Life of a Slave Girl, and The Life of Olaudah Equiano.Before the end of the Civil War, more than one hundred former slaves had published moving stories of their captivity and escape, joined by a similar number after the war. No group of slaves anywhere, in any other era, has left such prolific testimony to the horror of bondage and servitude.Henry Louis Gates, Jr., one of America's top experts in African American studies, presents four of these classic narratives that illustrate the real nature of black experience in slavery.Fascinating and powerful, this collection includes four of the bestknown examples: the lives of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs (alias Linda Brent), Mary Price, and Olaudah Equiano (alias Gustavus Vassa). These amazing stories are not only firstperson histories of the highest caliber, they are also a unique literary form that has given birth to the spirit, vitality, and vision of America's modern black writers.Updated with the ninth edition of The Life of Olaudah Equiano, the last edition he revised and published in his lifetime.With a Revised and Updated Introduction by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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- Q: What are the main narratives included in 'The Classic Slave Narratives'? A: 'The Classic Slave Narratives' includes four significant narratives: 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass', 'The History of Mary Price: A West Indian Slave', 'Incident in the Life of a Slave Girl', and 'The Life of Olaudah Equiano'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Classic Slave Narratives'? A: The book is edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., a prominent scholar in African American studies.
- Q: What is the significance of the narratives in this collection? A: These narratives provide powerful first-person accounts of the experiences of former slaves, highlighting the realities of bondage and the struggle for freedom.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Classic Slave Narratives' have? A: 'The Classic Slave Narratives' consists of 688 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'The Life of Olaudah Equiano' is included in this collection? A: This collection features the ninth edition of 'The Life of Olaudah Equiano', which was the last edition revised and published by Equiano himself.
- Q: In what year was 'The Classic Slave Narratives' published? A: 'The Classic Slave Narratives' was published on January 3, 2012.
- Q: Is 'The Classic Slave Narratives' suitable for educational use? A: Yes, 'The Classic Slave Narratives' is an excellent resource for educational purposes, providing historical context and personal accounts of slavery.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Classic Slave Narratives' have? A: The book is available in mass market binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Classic Slave Narratives' is sold as a new item.
- Q: How does Henry Louis Gates, Jr. contribute to this collection? A: Henry Louis Gates, Jr. provides a revised and updated introduction, contextualizing the narratives and highlighting their importance in American literature.