Said, Omar Ibn
A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said
- ISBN 13:
- 9780299249540
- author:
- Said, Omar Ibn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University of Wisconsin Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- History of the Americas
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said This remarkable narrative, written in Arabic and translated into English, offers a unique perspective on the life of Omar Ibn Said, a Muslim American slave. Born in West Africa around 1770, Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he gained notoriety for his eloquence and determination. In 1831, Ibn Said was asked to write his life story, producing the only known surviving American slave narrative written in Arabic. This edition presents the English translation on facing pages with the original Arabic text, accompanied by a comprehensive introduction, contextual essays, and historical commentary by leading scholars. The result is a valuable addition to our understanding of writings by enslaved Americans and a timely reminder of the complexities of Islam in America.
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