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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African by Olaudah Equiano
2 reviews
samchase112's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
My life had lost its relish when liberty was gone.
Olaudah Equiano is one of the most important figures in the history of the dissolution of slavery and the slave trade, and his Interesting Narrative of the Life provides the format for that movement's most important books. Its contents and aim I believe has been gone over enough; what I want to mention, and what I was most surprised to find, was Equiano's cultural descriptions of so many of the countries and continents he visited. These were extremely interesting, and so must have been to his 18th century audience. For scholars and casuals interested in the history of the slave trade, international trade, or 18th century culture, I highly recommend this fantastic book.
Olaudah Equiano is one of the most important figures in the history of the dissolution of slavery and the slave trade, and his Interesting Narrative of the Life provides the format for that movement's most important books. Its contents and aim I believe has been gone over enough; what I want to mention, and what I was most surprised to find, was Equiano's cultural descriptions of so many of the countries and continents he visited. These were extremely interesting, and so must have been to his 18th century audience. For scholars and casuals interested in the history of the slave trade, international trade, or 18th century culture, I highly recommend this fantastic book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, Trafficking, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Colonisation, Kidnapping, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Death, Animal death, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Rape, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Alcohol, Cannibalism, and Child death
hannahlamond's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
Read this for uni and loved it. Amazingly written and such an important first-hand account of the slave trade. Obviously very upsetting content. Second-half is more of a story of a journey towards faith and finding Christianity. Not only important to read for the historical context, also one of the most beautifully written books I've read this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape, Animal death, and Death
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