Equiano, Olaudah, 1745-,

The interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African / [print] written by himself ; authoritative text, contexts, criticism, edited by Werner Sollors. - first. edition. - New York : Norton, (c)2001. - xxxiii, 403 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 21 cm. - A Norton critical edition .

Originally published: 9th edition London : Author, 1794.

Includes bibliographical references.

Text of the interesting narrative of the life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, written by himself -- Related public writings -- General background -- Historical background -- Travel and scientific literature -- Eighteen-century authors of African ancestry -- English debate about the slave trade -- Antislavery verse -- Criticism: Early reviews and assessments -- Modern criticism.



9780393974942

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Slaves--Great Britain--Biography.
Slaves--United States--Biography.

HT869.S688.I584 2001