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Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by Himself. (New Edition)
Book • 1789
In this autobiography, Olaudah Equiano recounts his life from being kidnapped in Africa to becoming a free man in Britain.
The narrative explores themes of slavery, cultural identity, and spiritual transformation, playing a significant role in shaping public opinion against the slave trade.
Equiano's work is considered foundational in the genre of slave narratives.
The narrative explores themes of slavery, cultural identity, and spiritual transformation, playing a significant role in shaping public opinion against the slave trade.
Equiano's work is considered foundational in the genre of slave narratives.
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as a famous autobiography of a slave, detailing his experiences and contributing to the abolitionist movement.

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