North Carolina Slave Narratives
The Lives of Moses Roper, Lunsford Lane, Moses Grandy, and Thomas H. Jones
By The University of North Carolina Press | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press
About the book
The autobiographies of former slaves contributed powerfully to the abolitionist movement in the United States, fanning national — even international — indignation against the evils of slavery. The four texts gathered here are all from North Carolina slaves and are among the most memorable and influential slave narratives published in the nineteenth century. The writings of Moses Roper (1838), Lunsford Lane (1842), Moses Grandy (1843), and the Reverend Thomas H. Jones (1854) provide a moving testament to the struggles of enslaved people to affirm their human dignity and ultimately seize their liberty.
Introductions to each narrative provide biographical and historical information as well as explanatory notes. Andrews’s general introduction to the collection reveals that these narratives not only helped energize the abolitionist movement but also laid the groundwork for an African American literary tradition that inspired such novelists as Toni Morrison and Charles Johnson.
Editions of North Carolina Slave Narratives
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807828212
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807856581
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807876756
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890877642
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The autobiographies of former slaves contributed powerfully to the abolitionist movement in the United States, fanning national — even international — indignation against the evils of slavery. The four texts gathered here are all from North Carolina slaves and are among the most memorable and influential slave narratives published in the nineteenth century. The writings of Moses Roper (1838), Lunsford Lane (1842), Moses Grandy (1843), and the Reverend Thomas H. Jones (1854) provide a moving testament to the struggles of enslaved people to affirm their human dignity and ultimately seize their liberty.
Introductions to each narrative provide biographical and historical information as well as explanatory notes. Andrews’s general introduction to the collection reveals that these narratives not only helped energize the abolitionist movement but also laid the groundwork for an African American literary tradition that inspired such novelists as Toni Morrison and Charles Johnson.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Carolina Slave Narratives about?
The autobiographies of former slaves contributed powerfully to the abolitionist movement in the United States, fanning national — even international — indignation against the evils of slavery. The four texts gathered here are all from North Carolina slaves and are among the most memorable and influential slave narratives published in the nineteenth century. The writings of Moses Roper (1838), Lunsford Lane (1842), Moses Grandy (1843), and the Reverend Thomas H. Jones (1854) provide a moving testament to the struggles of enslaved people to affirm their human dignity and ultimately seize their liberty.
Introductions to each narrative provide biographical and historical information as well as explanatory notes. Andrews’s general introduction to the collection reveals that these narratives not only helped energize the abolitionist movement but also laid the groundwork for an African American literary tradition that inspired such novelists as Toni Morrison and Charles Johnson.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in North Carolina Slave Narratives?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Biography: general
Where can I read a sample of North Carolina Slave Narratives?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807828212
How long is North Carolina Slave Narratives and how many pages does it have?
North Carolina Slave Narratives has 296 page(s)
Is North Carolina Slave Narratives part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book North Carolina Slave Narratives?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
North Carolina Slave Narratives is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807828212) and paperback(ISBN 9780807856581) and ebook(ISBN 9780807876756) and pdf(ISBN 9798890877642)
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