The Bondwoman's Narrative

The Bondwoman's Narrative - Paperback

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The Bondwoman's Narrative - Paperback

The Bondwoman's Narrative - Paperback

by Hannah Crafts
$21.99
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Book Overview

Thought to be the first novel written by a Black female slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story.

When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah Crafts, a young slave on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, runs away in a bid for her freedom up North. Pursued by slave hunters, imprisoned by a mysterious and cruel captor, held by sympathetic strangers, and forced to serve a demanding new mistress, she finally makes her way to freedom in New Jersey. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time.

Written in the 1850's by a runaway slave, The Bondswoman's Narrative is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate audiences.

Includes an updated preface adding additional context about the author's incredible life.
ISBN9781538773512
Author Hannah Crafts
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJune 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages432
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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