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THE AFRICAN: THE INTERESTING NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF OLAUDAH EQUIANO, OR GUSTAVUS VASSA

السعر الأصلي هو: EGP 336.00.السعر الحالي هو: EGP 200.00.

الكاتب

  • In 1789, a middle-aged African-born man in London published The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, laying the foundations for new genres of literature and new ways of understanding the experiences of enslaved people. In this autobiography, the author, Olaudah Equiano, detailed his life journey from African captivity to Atlantic slavery to British freedom. In twelve chapters, Equiano presented a body of evidence that helped to support the cause of abolition and the end of transatlantic slaving by Britain and others.

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“O, ye nominal Christians! Might not an African ask you—learned you this from your God, who says unto you, Do unto all men as you would men should do unto you? Is it not enough that we are torn from our country and friends to toil for your luxury and lust of gain? Must every tender feeling be likewise sacrificed to your avarice? Are the dearest friends and relations, now rendered more dear by their separation from their kindred, still to be parted from each other, and thus prevented from cheering the gloom of slavery, and consoling each other in their distress? If it were not for the help of God, I should have been unable to sustain myself in my enslavement. I have seen the oppression of the white man upon my people, and I have asked, Why? Why is this allowed? Why does the Christian religion, which preaches love and brotherhood, allow such cruelty and injustice to persist? O that men would live their religion, and act according to the precepts of their faith!”

“The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano” is an autobiographical account by Olaudah Equiano, an African who was enslaved, later gained his freedom, and became a prominent abolitionist.

Personal History: Equiano provides a detailed account of his life, starting from his childhood in Africa, his capture, and his experiences as a slave in different parts of the world, including the Americas and Europe.
Slavery and Freedom: The narrative offers a stark portrayal of the brutal realities of slavery, including the Middle Passage, the harsh conditions on plantations, and the struggle for freedom. It highlights the dehumanization and suffering endured by slaves.
Cultural Encounter: Equiano describes his observations of different cultures and societies, contrasting African traditions with those of Europeans and others he encountered during his enslavement and travels.

Religious Reflection: The book also delves into Equiano’s spiritual journey, including his conversion to Christianity, which plays a significant role in his life and worldview.
The book continues to be a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a crucial document in the fight against slavery.

الكاتب

  • In 1789, a middle-aged African-born man in London published The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, laying the foundations for new genres of literature and new ways of understanding the experiences of enslaved people. In this autobiography, the author, Olaudah Equiano, detailed his life journey from African captivity to Atlantic slavery to British freedom. In twelve chapters, Equiano presented a body of evidence that helped to support the cause of abolition and the end of transatlantic slaving by Britain and others.

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