Thought to be the first novel written by a Black female slave, this work is both a historically important literary event and a gripping autobiographical story.
When her master is betrothed to a woman who conceals a tragic secret, Hannah Crafts, a young slave on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, runs away in a bid for her freedom up North. Pursued by slave hunters, imprisoned by a mysterious and cruel captor, held by sympathetic strangers, and forced to serve a demanding new mistress, she finally makes her way to freedom in New Jersey. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time. Written in the 1850’s by a runaway slave, The Bondswoman’s Narrative is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate audiences. Includes an updated preface adding additional context about the author’s incredible life.Author: Hannah Crafts
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 06/17/2025
Pages: 432
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781538773512
Language: English
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