Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself by Harriet A. Jacobs

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Author Jacobs, Harriet A. (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897
Editor Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880
Title Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, Andre Lapierre and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Revised by Richard Tonsing.
Summary "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself" by Harriet A. Jacobs is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the harrowing experiences of a young enslaved girl named Linda Brent, who navigates the complexities of slavery, gender, and personal autonomy within a brutal system designed to dehumanize her. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Linda's childhood, where she enjoys a degree of privilege as a favored slave girl, shielded from the realities of her status until her mother’s death reveals to her the true nature of her existence. With her mother's passing, the narrative shifts to her new home with Dr. Flint, a figure who embodies the cruelty and sexual predation of slavery. Linda's innocence is shattered as she faces the relentless advances of her master, the jealousy of his wife, and the threat of being sold or abused at any moment. The early pages set the tone for a story that deeply examines the institutionalized injustices faced by enslaved women, highlighting the struggle for personal dignity and freedom amidst a life fraught with suffering and exploitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Enslaved women -- United States -- Biography
Subject Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
Subject Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions
Subject Jacobs, Harriet A. (Harriet Ann), 1813-1897
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EBook-No. 11030
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Most Recently Updated Jun 1, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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