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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

by Olaudah Equiano

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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, details its writer's life in slavery, his time spent serving on galleys, the eventual attainment of his own freedom and later success in business. Including a look at how slavery stood in West Africa, the book received favorable reviews and was one of the first slave narratives to be read widely.

First published: 2009 350 pages ISBN: 9781775416197
Category
Literature
Priority
Recommended
Author works
1
Language
eng
Subjects
SlaveryVoyages and travelsSocial life and customsSlavesBiographyUnited StatesPersonal narrativesBiography: generalSlavery & emancipationSocial classes

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