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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
EAN : 9791041801909
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041801909
Paru le : 16 juil. 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041801909
- Réf. éditeur : 289718
- Date Parution : 16 juil. 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 290
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:16 mm
- Poids : 379gr
- Résumé : "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" is an autobiographical narrative by Harriet A. Jacobs, who wrote under the pseudonym Linda Brent. The text provides a harrowing account of her life as a slave in the American South, highlighting the systemic oppression and personal struggles she faced. Jacobs begins by describing her relatively sheltered childhood, unaware of her status as a slave until the death of her mother. Her life takes a darker turn when she becomes the property of Dr. Flint, a man who subjects her to relentless harassment and attempts to corrupt her morals. Despite the oppressive environment, Jacobs remains resilient, drawing strength from her grandmother, who serves as a source of comfort and guidance. The narrative also details the broader context of slavery, including the dehumanizing practice of hiring out slaves and the heart-wrenching separations of families. Jacobs recounts the story of her brother Benjamin, who bravely attempts to escape the bonds of slavery, only to be captured and sold. Her grandmother's unwavering determination to secure freedom for her children is a recurring theme, illustrating the strength and sacrifice required to combat the institution of slavery. Jacobs' account is not only a personal story but also a call to action, urging the women of the North to recognize the plight of their Southern counterparts and to advocate for the abolition of slavery. Through her vivid and poignant narrative, Jacobs exposes the moral and physical degradation inflicted by slavery, while also celebrating the resilience and courage of those who endured its horrors.
- Biographie : Harriet Jacobs was born in 1813 in Edenton, North Carolina, to Delilah Horniblow, enslaved by the Horniblow family who owned a local tavern. Under the principle of partus sequitur ventrem, both Harriet and her brother John were enslaved at birth by the tavern keeper's family, as a mother's status was passed to her children. Still, according to the same principle, mother and children should have been free, because Molly Horniblow, Delilah's mother, had been freed by her white father, who also was her owner. But she had been kidnapped, and had no chance for legal protection because of her dark skin. Harriet and John's father was Elijah Knox, also enslaved, but enjoying some privileges due to his skill as an expert carpenter. He died in 1826.
