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Narrative of Sojourner Truth, The by Olive Gilbert (1801 - 1884) and Sojourner Truth (1797 - 1883)Author: LibriVox
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is the gripping autobiographical account of Sojourner Truths life as a slave in pre-Civil War New York State, and her eventual escape to Freedom. Since Sojourner could neither read or write, she dictated her story to Olive Gilbert after they met at a Womens Rights rally. The Narrative was first published in 1850, and was widely distributed by the Abolitionist Movement. It was one of the catalysts for the rise of anti-slavery public opinion in the years leading up to the Civil War. Though Olive Gilbert's writing about Sojourner takes on a patronizing tone at times (a weakness of some Abolitionists), The Narrative of Sojourner Truth remains a moving and historic document, chronicling the struggles of African-Americans under slavery and the life of a truly remarkable woman. (Introduction by Marc Kockinos) Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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01 - HER BIRTH AND PARENTAGE
Episode 1
Wednesday, 31 December, 1969
