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A freed slave's daring assertion of the evils of slaveryBorn in presentday Ghana, Quobna Ottobah Cugoano was kidnapped at the age of thirteen and sold into slavery by his fellow Africans in 1770; he worked in the brutal plantation chain gangs of the West Indies before being freed in England. His Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery is the most direct criticism of slavery by a writer of African descent. Cugoano refutes proslavery arguments of the day, including slavery's supposed divine sanction; the belief that Africans gladly sold their own families into slavery; that Africans were especially suited to its rigors; and that West Indian slaves led better lives than European serfs. Exploiting his dual identity as both an African and a British citizen, Cugoano daringly asserted that all those under slavery's yoke had a moral obligation to rebel, while at the same time he appealed to white England's better self.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the Englishspeaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning translators.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery'? A: The main theme of the book is a critical examination of the evils of slavery, as articulated by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, who challenges pro-slavery arguments and advocates for the moral obligation to rebel against oppression.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery' is Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, a freed slave originally from present-day Ghana.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery' was published on February 1, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition is paperback bound, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic use, as it provides authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the 'Black & African American' category, focusing on themes related to slavery and African descent.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is illustrated, which may enhance the reading experience.
- Q: Can I find this book in libraries? A: Yes, 'Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery' is widely available in many libraries, especially in those with a focus on African American literature or history.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read? A: This book is significant as it offers one of the earliest and most direct criticisms of slavery from a writer of African descent, providing a unique perspective on the moral and ethical implications of slavery.