The bondwoman's narrative : [a novel] / Hannah Crafts ; edited by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
| Author/creator | Crafts, Hannah |
| Other author | Gates, Henry Louis, Jr. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st trade ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Warner Books, ©2003. |
| Description | xcii, 365 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction / Henry Louis Gates, Jr -- The bondwoman's narrative / Hannah Crafts -- Textual annotations -- Appendixes -- Authentication report / Joe Nickell -- Testimony of Jane Johnson. Version 1 -- Version 2 -- C. John Hill Wheeler's library catalogue / compiled by Bryan C. Sinche -- A note on Crafts's literary influences / [Henry Louis Gates, Jr.] |
| Abstract | Tells the story of Hannah Crafts, a young slave working on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, who runs away in a bid for freedom up North. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time. Written in the 1850s by a runaway slave, is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate a diverse audience. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-362). |
| Genre/form | Autobiographical fiction. |
| ISBN | 0446690295 |
| ISBN | 9780446690294 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Fiction | F C8428B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |