Jonathan Schroeder
Literary historian
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Jun 11, 2024 • 6min
The autobiography of John Swanson Jacobs offers a new look at slavery and migration
Jonathan Schroeder, a literary historian, discusses the newly discovered autobiography of John Swanson Jacobs, Harriet Jacobs' brother. They delve into Jacobs' escape from slavery, his life as a critic of America, and his scathing critique of the United States in 1855. The podcast explores how Jacobs challenges traditional narratives of slavery, migration, and America's founding documents, shedding light on previously unknown aspects of his life and legacy.
