Louis Hughes

Thirty Years a Slave (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Louis Hughes was born into slavery in Virginia in 1832. Over the thirty years he was a slave he secretly learned to read and write, and then published this incredibly detailed autobiography about his experiences of slavery.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Andrews UK
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Juni 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781781669686
• Artikelnr.: 38350493

Autorenporträt

Louis Hughes, an African-American author, is renowned for his poignant narrative, 'Thirty Years a Slave', a distressing yet vital account of his life under the yoke of slavery. Born in Virginia in the year 1832, Hughes's lived experience provides an unvarnished glimpse into the brutalities and indignities suffered by countless African-Americans during a dark period in United States history. His work not only serves as a personal memoir but also as a crucial historical document that sheds light on the living conditions, social dynamics, and the psychological toll of slavery on individuals and communities. Hughes's narrative style is characterized by its straightforward, candid representation of his experiences, encompassing both the struggles and the rare moments of humanity he witnessed. 'Thirty Years a Slave' encompasses a wide array of themes, including resilience, the quest for freedom, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of oppression. His writings are an invaluable contribution to the canon of slave narratives, providing an essential perspective for scholars studying the antebellum South, African-American history, and the enduring legacy of slavery. Though his date of death is not precisely known, Hughes's legacy continues through the power of his words and the insights they afford into the lived experience of enslavement.