1 janv. 1861 - 1861 Harriet Jacobs "Incidents in The Life Of A Salve Girl"
Description:
"Incidents in The Life Of A Slave Girl" was published under the pseudonym Linda Brent. It was one of the first autobiographical narratives written by an African American women making a significant impact during the abolitionist movement. The literary context of the slave narrative genre was popular during the 19th century. Jacobs sharing her own experience as a slave she humanized the struggles faced by enslaved individuals and aimed to educate readers about the realities of slavery by using pseudonym making a powerful literary choice to protect herself and her loved ones. The Historical context of the book providing the experience of enslaved African Americans firsthand. Jacobs shows the physical and emotional abuse, sexual exploitation, and the strategies employed by enslaved people to resist and seek freedom.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1861
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 164 ans