The Slave's Narrative

by Charles T. Davis (Editor), Henry Louis Gates Jr. (Editor)

These autobiographies of Afro-American ex-slaves comprise the largest body of literature produced by slaves in human history. The book consists of three sections: selected reviews of slave narratives, dating from 1750 to 1861; essays examining how such narratives serve as historical material; and essays exploring the narratives as literary artifacts.

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Richard Worden]

Insights to slavery that must not be forgotten.