The Slave's Narrative [Paperback]

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.

An impressive collection. --The New York Times Book Review

Excellent text for a sourcebook-course in origins of black literature. The inclusion of critical essays is a plus. --George Klawitter,Viterbo College

A valuable reference for students who are doing papers on narrative tradition, autobiography, etc. --Fahamisha Patricia Brown,Boston College

A valuable compilation of important historical documents that add greatly to our understanding of America's past and present. --Don Evans,Trenton State College

Impressive and essential, this text remains one of the most authoritative scholarly collections on the subject. --Joycelyn Moody,University of Washington

The most sophisticated and comprehensive book we have yet on the central issue facing students of nineteenth-century Afro-American literature: the question of how to analyze and evaluate the autobiographical tradition of the ex-slave. --Black American Literature Forum

This attractive anthology has several excerpts that I have been unable to find in a brief collection suitable for a class. It will provide specific background for a Black literature or history course....I find it completely useful for a survey of African American literature. --David B. Merrell,Abilene Christian University

An excellent tool for teachers of black history. --Darrell Millner,Portland State University

Provides the reader with a sensitive explanation and analysis of the autobiographical narratives written or dictated by ex-slalÓU