
12 Days: Solomon Northup and Albert Camus
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The Tragic Tale of Solomon Northrup
This chapter recounts the true story of Solomon Northrup, a freeborn black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery, exploring his harrowing experiences and the moral complexities surrounding slavery. It emphasizes the significance of Northrup's narrative, '12 Years a Slave', in the abolitionist movement, drawing parallels to other impactful narratives on race and identity.
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