The Slave's Narrative
Author | : Charles T. Davis |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 1991-02-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195362022 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195362020 |
Rating | : 4/5 (020 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Slave's Narrative written by Charles T. Davis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1991-02-21 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These autobiographies of Afro-American ex-slaves comprise the largest body of literature produced by slaves in human history. The book consists of three sections: selected reviews of slave narratives, dating from 1750 to 1861; essays examining how such narratives serve as historical material; and essays exploring the narratives as literary artifacts.