Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs
This book is a poignant autobiography that depicts the life of a young woman born into slavery in the southern United States in the early 19th century. The narrative provides a harrowing account of her childhood and adolescence, marked by abuse and exploitation. In her desperate quest for freedom, she spends seven years in a tiny attic, hiding from her oppressive master. The narrative serves as a powerful critique of the brutalities of slavery, and a testament to the author's indomitable spirit and pursuit of freedom.
The 1054th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1861
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 66,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on The Best Southern Nonfiction of All Time (Oxford American)
- The ZORA Canon: The 100 greatest books ever written by African American women (Zora)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Well-Educated Mind (Book)