Narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, free ebook. Olaudah equiano describes his homeland in west africa. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african written by himself by equiano, olaudah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano ebook. He was born into an igbo community that he called essaka, or most probably isieke, in what is now the ihiala local government area of the anambra state of nigeria. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african by olaudah equiano first published in 1789 this e book was edited by hogarth blake ltd download this book and many more for free at.
This book just puts me in awe of his situation olauduah was only a child. He describes scenes of outrageous torture and made it clear to his readers how the institution of slavery dehumanized both owner and slave. Jan 11, 2007 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano olaudah equiano on. This is an account by a prominent african abolitionist home categories recent authors lists series collections donate about contact f. Separated from his sister, equiano was taken first to the west indies, then to virginia, where he was pur chased by a british captain and employed at sea. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano study guide contains a biography of olaudah equiano, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and ana. One day, though, while equiano was home with his sister, two men and a woman snuck into their home and seized them, tying their hands and carrying them through the woods. Equiano then worked as part of the governments plan to relocate slaves in sierra leone. This book just puts me in awe of his situation olauduah was only a child when he was taken away from his land.
Whether a book is in the public domain may vary country to country. On the side equiano began transporting goods between the caribbean and the english colonies on the slaveship. Enslaved as a child, he was taken to the caribbean and sold as a slave to a royal navy officer. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano by olaudah. Olaudah equiano describes national humanities center. Vincent carretta is professor of english at the university of maryland, college park. I will trust and not be afraid, for the lord jehovah is my strength and my song. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african.
This particular book is written from the perspective of a equiano, a slave who lived during the 19 century. Mar 27, 2020 olaudah equiano, selfproclaimed west african sold into slavery and later freed. Using examples from equianos autobiography, describe the treatment of slaves during the middle passage. Though his origins arent clear, he purchased his freedom from. Olaudah equiano 17451797, known as gustavas vassa during his lifetime, was a freed african slave who became an author, and abolitionist, best known for stirring compassion about the inhumanity of the slave trade in his autobiography, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavas vassa, the african 1789. He is the editor of the penguin classics editions of the complete writings of phillis wheatley, letters of the late ignatius sancho, an african, and thoughts and sentiments on the evil of slavery and other.
The paperback of the the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. Sep 25, 2003 discover book depositorys huge selection of olaudah equiano books online. He wrote and published his narrative in 1789, at the height of the movement to abolish slavery in the british colonies. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano or gustavus vassa, the african. Olaudah equiano 17451797 was a former slave who became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade. Using examples from equianos autobiography, describe the treatment of slaves during the. In his book, equiano described his early life growing up in africa and the different customs of his people, his first. Editor joanna brooks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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He continues that he was the youngest son, and thus his mothers favorite. Equianos work became an important part of the abolitionist cause, because he was able to portray. The project gutenberg ebook of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, by olaudah equiano this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. It is a biographical account of the details of equianos real experiences as a slave himself. The book contains an interesting discussion of slavery in west africa and illustrates how the experience differs from the dehumanising slavery of the americas. Excerpt from the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah. Books by olaudah equiano author of the interesting narrative. When olaudah equiano published his autobiography in england in 1789, he achieved. Equianos book can be placed into the general context of the birth of modern autobiography, which is concerned with the ways in which a rational but. Often written to ex pose the horrors of human bondage, it documents a slaves experi. The clergyman, at the same time, gave me a book, called a guide to the. At 11 years old, equiano and his sister were kidnapped and sold into slavery. The narrative is argued to represent a variety of styles, such as a slavery narrative, travel narrative, and spiritual narrative.
The life of olaudah equiano olaudah equiano book report maggie hennigan college. Choose from 395 different sets of olaudah equiano flashcards on quizlet. He was sent to barbados, then to colonial virginia, and then sold to a british naval. Olaudah equiano recalls the middle passage 1789 olaudah equiano 1745. Mar 17, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. He was sold twice more but purchased his freedom in 1766.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. While adults were working in the fields, children often drew together to guard against kidnappers who would sometimes come. What were equianos greatest fears during the middle passage. An american literary genre, a slave narrative is an autobiographical account of life as a slave. Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture. Get the entire the life of olaudah equiano litchart as a printable pdf. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african 1789, ch. Interesting narrative life olaudah equiano, first edition. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Aug 07, 2017 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano by olaudah equiano is published by norton critical edition. Excerpt from the interesting narrative of the life of.
The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano isbn. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards. Equianos moving account delves into his experience as a sailor and explores the importance of his religious education. Though some critics called it propaganda, the book was a financial success. In 1789, he published his autobiography, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa the african, which had a strong abolitionist message. Kidnapped at the age of 11 from his home in benin, africa, olaudah equiano spent the next 11 years as a slave in england, the u.
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His 1789 autobiography was immensely popular, and he is considered the originator of the slave narrative, although there is controversy regarding his birth. Interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano or. Equiano was not in jamaica for long before he tired of life there. Learn olaudah equiano with free interactive flashcards. Gutenberg ebook of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom and in business thereafter. Published in 1789, equianos autobiography was the first of its kind to influence a wide audience. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. He told the story of his life and suffering as a slave. The beginning of the book in 1789, olaudah equiano published his autobiography, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. Proofread and posted by raluca preotu, august 1999. The intereresting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano is also one of the first widely read slave narratives. The slave trades evils and barbarities give it a kind of human agency, especially since equiano argues that it is slavery itself that. Olaudah equianos most popular book is the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equ.
By olaudah equiano the life of olaudah equiano dover thrift editions by olaudah equiano slave narratives are powerful indictments of the horrors of slavery and oppression, invaluable not only for the stories they tell but also for the consistently high quality of their literary style. Pdf, epub, kindle ebook of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa. The slave trade in general is the vast, inhuman antagonist against which equiano struggles throughout the book indeed, it is the slave trade against which equiano writes the narrative itself. One of the most remarkable figures in the history of african literature is olaudah equiano, who is also known as gustavus vassa. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano or. Life of olaudah equiano olaudah equiano 17451797 was eleven years old when he and his sister were kidnapped from their home in west africa and sold to british slave traders. He sailed back to england and worked for governor macnamara for a time. Equiano purchased his freedom in 1766 and became active in the british antislavery movement.
The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano pdf adobe drm can be read on any device that can open pdf. Equiano made the middle passage and arrived in barbados. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. For several days they kept to the woods, and equiano hoped to be saved, but when he saw others and cried out, his and his sisters hands and mouths were bound. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano or gustavus vassa the african 1789 born in benin in the late 18th century, equiano was enslaved as a young boy and passed through a variety of experiences, many of them horrible. Equiano asks to be excused for laying out in such detail the customs of his native country. His autobiography, published in 1789, was a bestseller in its own time. In the mid 1750s when he was about eleven years old, olaudah equiano was captured with his sister by slave traders in presentday southeastern nigeria. The life of olaudah equiano study guide from litcharts the creators of sparknotes. Macnamara wanted equiano to serve as a missionary in africa, but the bishop of the church did not approve his petition. This acclaimed book by olaudah equiano is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Equianos autobiography was written in protest against the horrors. Discover book depositorys huge selection of olaudah equiano books online. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. Olaudah equianos the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano is one of historys most raw and multifaceted arguments for the abolition of slavery. Biography of a selfmade man by vincent carretta 417pp, university of georgia. When olaudah equiano published his autobiography in. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, written by himself. Read a description of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano kindle edition by equiano, olaudah. He was sent to barbados, then to colonial virginia, and then sold to a british naval officer. Pdf the life of olaudah equiano ebooks includes pdf. Many years ago in west africa, a man called olaudah equiano was born.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. When he was about ten years old, he was kidnapped by africans known as aros and sold into slavery. The life of olaudah equiano essay olaudah equiano book. Equianos account of the middle passage is an early example of a slave narrative. The project gutenberg ebook of the interesting narrative. Seized and forced into the slave trade when he was only eleven, equiano tells his story as a member. I hanover historical texts project scanned and proofread by kathleen diekhoff, may 1998. When he was 11, he was captured and sold as a slave to a.
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