Harriet E. Wilson
Harriet E. Wilson was an African-American novelist and is considered the first female African-American novelist to publish a novel in North America. Her novel 'Our Nig' was published in 1859.
Books
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1. Our Nig
The book is a groundbreaking work of African American literature, providing a harrowing account of the life of a free black girl in the antebellum North who becomes bound as a servant to a cruel family. It explores themes of race, identity, and servitude as the protagonist endures physical and emotional abuse while struggling to maintain her dignity and spirit in the face of relentless oppression. The narrative serves as a powerful critique of the myth of Northern racial superiority and the complex social dynamics of race and class during the 19th century.
The 1074th Greatest Book of All Time
