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Twelve Years a Slave

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The memoir offers a harrowing account of Solomon Northup's life, detailing his abduction as a free man in New York and his subsequent twelve years of enslavement in Louisiana. Through vivid storytelling, Northup captures the brutality of slavery while maintaining his humanity amidst degradation. His journey culminates in a poignant reunion with his family after his rescue. Celebrated for its emotional depth, the narrative serves as both a personal testament and a critical reflection on the institution of slavery in America.

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Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavateľ
Infinity
Rok vydania
2014
Väzba
pevná
Počet strán
228
ISBN13
9781940177571
Série
Pôvodný názov
Twelve years a slave
Hodnotenie
4,25 z 5
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The memoir offers a harrowing account of Solomon Northup's life, detailing his abduction as a free man in New York and his subsequent twelve years of enslavement in Louisiana. Through vivid storytelling, Northup captures the brutality of slavery while maintaining his humanity amidst degradation. His journey culminates in a poignant reunion with his family after his rescue. Celebrated for its emotional depth, the narrative serves as both a personal testament and a critical reflection on the institution of slavery in America.