Slave Narratives

Slave Narratives
ISBN-10
0737705493
ISBN-13
9780737705492
Series
Slave Narratives
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
190
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Author
James Tackach

Description

A compilation of essays analyzes the origins and development of the slave narrative, as well as its literary style, content, and impact, and explores themes, including the slaves' desire for freedom, dignity, and self-respect.

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