Jacobs, Harriet
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl: A Norton Critical Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393614565
- author:
- Jacobs, Harriet
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- WW Norton & Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 13.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, American, Asian American
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Harriet Ann Jacobs' Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a powerful and poignant account of her life as a slave and her fight for freedom. This Norton Critical Edition presents the first edition of the book, along with explanatory annotations, introduction, and glossary, as well as key public statements and correspondence that shed light on the book's initial reception. The edition includes ten major critical essays, six of which are new to the second edition, providing a wealth of analysis and interpretation of the text. A chronology and selected bibliography round out the package, offering students a comprehensive understanding of the book and its context. With its three-part format, this edition is designed to help students better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, making it an ideal resource for undergraduate readers.
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