The Bondwoman's Narrative
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The Bondwoman's Narrative by Hannah Crafts
Possibly the first novel written by a black woman slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story in its own right.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 NARATIVE is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate a diverse audience.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780446530088 |
| ISBN 10 | 0446530085 |
| Title | The Bondwoman's Narrative |
| Author | Hannah Crafts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Warner Books (NY) |
| Year published | 2002-04-02 |
| Number of pages | 338 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |