Cugoano, Ottobah
Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery and Other Writings: And Other Writings (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140447507
- author:
- Cugoano, Ottobah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.27 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Slavery & emancipation
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery is a powerful critique of slavery by Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, a former slave who was kidnapped at the age of thirteen and sold into slavery in the West Indies. Born in present-day Ghana, Cugoano's experiences as a slave and his subsequent freedom in England informed his writing.
Published in 1999, this edition of Cugoano's work features an introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as an up-to-date translation. The book is a direct challenge to the pro-slavery arguments of the day, and Cugoano's unique position as both an African and a British citizen allows him to make a compelling case for the abolition of slavery.
With its thought-provoking arguments and historical significance, Thoughts and Sentiments on the Evil of Slavery is a valuable addition to the Penguin Classics series. This edition is an excellent choice for anyone interested in the history of slavery and its impact on society.
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