by Charles T. Davis (Editor), Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Editor)
These autobiographies of Afro-American ex-slaves comprise the largest body of literature produced by slaves in human history. The book consists of three sections: selected reviews of slave narratives, dating from 1750 to 1861; essays examining how such narratives serve as historical material; and essays exploring the narratives as literary artifacts.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 1.07 x 9.19 x 6.13 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 21, 1991