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Mary Prince

    L'autobiographie de Mary Prince, publiée en 1831, constitue le premier récit de la vie d'une femme noire à être publié au Royaume-Uni. Ce récit de première main sur les brutalités de l'esclavage a été publié à une époque où l'esclavage était encore légal dans les colonies britanniques des Caraïbes. Sa publication a eu un effet galvanisant sur le mouvement abolitionniste, connaissant trois réimpressions la première année. Le puissant témoignage de Prince a offert une perspective cruciale sur l'inhumanité du système.

    Signet Classics: The Classic Slave Narratives
    The History of Mary Prince
    Sara's Turn of the Century
    The History of Mary Prince
    • 2022

      Sara's Turn of the Century

      • 86pages
      • 4 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the turn of the century, the story follows Sara Watson as she reflects on her life and the uncertainties of the year ahead. As she navigates the complexities of new love, potential heartaches, and personal challenges, Sara grapples with her faith and hope for a better future. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the unpredictability of life, hinting at both miracles and trials that await her in the transformative year of 2000.

      Sara's Turn of the Century
    • 2020

      The History of Mary Prince

      A West Indian Slave - With the Supplement, The Narrative of Asa-Asa, A Captured African

      • 80pages
      • 3 heures de lecture

      Set against the backdrop of the abolitionist movement, this autobiography recounts the harrowing experiences of a woman born into slavery in Bermuda. After escaping to London, she shares her life story, making it the first published account of a black woman's life in Great Britain. The narrative not only highlights her struggles and resilience but also includes the editor's commentary and an additional narrative of another captured African. Its powerful message resonated widely, leading to significant popularity and multiple printings.

      The History of Mary Prince
    • 2002

      Signet Classics: The Classic Slave Narratives

      The Life of Olaudah Equiano, The History of Mary Prince, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

      • 688pages
      • 25 heures de lecture

      No group of slaves anywhere, in any era, has left such prolific testimony to the horror of bondage as African-American slaves. Here are four of the most notable narratives: The Life of Olaudah Equiano; The History of Mary Prince; Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass; and Incidents in the Life of Slave Girl.

      Signet Classics: The Classic Slave Narratives
    • 2000

      Mary Prince was a freed slave from Bermuda who achieved notoriety when she published her autobiography at a time when abolition debates were raging. This book details the ill-treatment she received by her various owners and her escape to England where she sought refuge with Christian missionaries. schovat popis

      The History of Mary Prince