Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

Book • 1789

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is a foundational work in the genre of slave narratives.

It chronicles Equiano's life from his childhood in Africa, through his enslavement and the horrors of the Middle Passage, to his eventual freedom and role as an abolitionist in England.

The narrative blends elements of memoir, travelogue, and spiritual journey, offering a powerful critique of slavery and its dehumanizing effects.

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Douglas Murray

as an example of a memoir providing insights into the realities of the transatlantic slave trade.

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Anita Anand

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William Dalrymple

throughout the podcast as the subject of their discussion, detailing his life story from slavery to freedom and his role in the abolitionist movement.