"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself" by Harriet A. Jacobs is an autobiographical story from the 1800s, sharing the difficult journey of Linda Brent, a young enslaved girl, as she fights for freedom against the cruelty of slavery. The story starts with Linda's early life, where she initially experiences some advantages until her mother's death leads her to learn the grim reality of her enslaved state. After her mother passes away, she must go live with Dr. Flint, who subjects her to abuse. Facing constant unwanted attention from her master and dealing with his wife's jealousy, Linda's early safety vanishes, and she is always under threat. These beginning chapters highlight the widespread unfairness and dehumanization that enslaved women confront, focusing on her personal fight for dignity and independence.
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, Written by Herself
By Harriet A. (Harriet Ann) Jacobs
A young girl's sheltered childhood is shattered by the nightmare of slavery, as she endures abuse, relentless pursuit, and the constant threat of losing everything in her fight for freedom and dignity.
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About the AuthorHarriet Jacobs was an African-American abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an "American classic".
Harriet Jacobs was an African-American abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an "American classic".
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