Harriet Jacobs

'The degradations, the wrongs, the vices, that grow out of slavery, are more than I can describe.' Harriet Jacobs was born a slave in the American South and went on to write one of the most extraordinary slave narratives. First published pseudonymously in 1861, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl describes Jacobs's treatment at the hands of her owners, her eventual escape to the North, and her perilous existence evading recapture as a fugitive slave. To save herself from sexual assault and protect her children she is forced to hide for seven years in a tiny attic space, suffering terrible psychological and physical pain. Written to expose the appalling treatment of slaves in the South and the racism of the free North, and to advance the abolitionist cause, Incidents is notable for its careful construction and literary effects. Jacobs's story of self-emancipation and a growing feminist consciousness is the tale of an individual and a searing indictment of slavery's inhumanity. This edition includes the short memoir by Jacobs's brother, John S. Jacobs, 'A True Tale of Slavery'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a memoir written by Harriet Jacobs, an African American woman who was born into slavery in North Carolina in the early 19th century. The book was originally published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, as Jacobs feared retribution from her former slave owner if she published under her real name. The book tells the story of Jacobs' life as a slave, including the physical and sexual abuse she endured at the hands of her master, and her eventual escape to the North. Jacobs also describes the struggles she faced as a fugitive slave, including the constant fear of being captured and returned to slavery. Throughout the book, Jacobs emphasizes the unique challenges faced by female slaves, who were often subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation by their masters. She also highlights the importance of education and self-reliance in the fight for freedom. Incidents In The Life Of A Slave Girl is a powerful and moving account of the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. It remains an important work in the history of African American literature and a testament to the strength and courage of those who fought for their freedom. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1861 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveBy Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass

A haunting, evocative recounting of her life as a slave in North Carolina, and her final escape and emancipation, Jacobs' narrative, written between 1853 and 1858 and published in 1861, is one of the most important books ever written documenting the traumas and horrors of slavery in the antebellum South.

Two great works of African-American literature come together in an omnibus edition that includes the autobiography of the famous abolitionist and statesman who escaped to the North after twenty-one years of enslavement, as well as an account that reveals the exploitation of African American female slaves through first-person narrative. Reader's Guide included. Reprint.

This autobiographical account by a former slave is one of the few extant narratives written by a woman. Written and published in 1861, it delivers a powerful portrayal of the brutality of slave life. Jacobs speaks frankly of her master's abuse and her eventual escape, in a tale of dauntless spirit and faith.