In addition, Equiano becomes extremely popular by writing his first slave narrative in 1789. Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2015. He had finally found this suitable place in which he was brought to be on board on the ship “for the West Indies.” He was taken by the African leaders from other countries during his slavery time to the slave ship. This item will ship to United States, but the seller has not specified shipping options. I highly recommend it to all. Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2011. I teach US and World History on the high school and college level and this book provides insight into the Atlantic slave trade. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. From beginning to end, The author gives a clear insight on the Black Experience as it was during his lifetime. For me the first chapter was best. IntroductionVincent CarrettaA Note on the TextAcknowledgmentsA Note on MoneySuggestions for Further ReadingThe Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Equiano makes several arguments against slavery. What does Equiano think will happen to him when, understood for we are many and evil is few. He was definably a man of motivation for, the “slave narrative” as a genre is tremendously diverse, supporting a variety of perspectives and experiences that often have little in common other than the experience of slavery. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings: Revised Edition (Penguin Classics). Most of the book is interesting indeed but similar to a review made at the time, I agree that "the long account of his religious sentiments and conversion to methodism, is rather tiresome". For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of … Condition is Very Good. In the book it also discusses the bond that he had with his mother and his only sister, expressing how very strong his bond with his sister was. One of the earliest narratives written by a African slave, the narrative gives great details to life as a slave and how he brought his own freedom. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. The "off" amount and percentage simply signifies the calculated difference between the seller-provided price for the item elsewhere and the seller's price on eBay. The text is highly recommended for those studying African-American literature; this book was purchased for my personal course, Autobiographies of African Americans. This book draws on all human emotions and provokes thought for modern day civilization. At age eleven, Equiano was abducted from his home village. While living under Pascal’s slavery, Equiano gained knowledge from the New World and was used to aid Pascal’s naval adventures during the Seven Year’s War. Given this location, it can be understood that Equiano came from a family of wealth and power. For me the first chapter was best. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It is written from a first person point of view. You can learn more about cookies, the types of information we collect, and how this information is used in our Privacy Policy. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. In the book it was said that Pascal had initially purchased Equiano for a friend, but decided to keep him for himself. Thank you Olaudah Equiano for leaving us this brilliantly written testimony. Hear about sales, receive special offers & more. Please try again. Get this from a library! Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020, An eye opener to that era a little slow at times but an interesting point of view, Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010. Most of the book is interesting indeed but similar to a review made at the time, I agree that "the long account of his religious sentiments and conversion to methodism, is rather tiresome". To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Sign Up To Receive Exclusive Email OffersYou can unsubscribe at any time, Sign up to receive exclusive email offersYou can unsubscribe at any time, 1-800-CHRISTIAN1-800-247-4784(Outside the United Statesand Canada Call: 978-977-5000). Thank you Olaudah Equiano for leaving us this brilliantly written testimony. Could be in several different languages apart from English. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2020. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. View cart for details. Also examiming the title of this work, the reader can notice that prejudices, Olaudah Equiano Was Born? Book came quickly and was in excellent condition. considered a form genre in the literary field at the time it was published in 1789 and few books The interesting narrative and other writings. Something went wrong. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. How he gained his freedom, then lost it, then gained it again. Shipped with USPS Media Mail. If you are looking for this in a short story consider “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano.” The title of this story along, gave me knowledge that this story is not like other stories because Olaudah Equiano is the author of the story and the word “interesting” stays with his narrative all of these years so there got to be something “interesting” about this work. He begins his novel by first explaining the place where he grew up, Nigeria, Africa. An amazing story of a young man kidnapped from his African village as a boy, transported to the Caribbean from island to island and his dealings with the people who were in power. Book came quickly and was in excellent condition. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2019. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020, An eye opener to that era a little slow at times but an interesting point of view, Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2010. 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Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. We will never know whether Equiano came from Africa or not, but his account about the "middle passage" is by far the more touching. His struggle to reconcile what the Bible taught about kindness with what he saw the "Christians" actually doing to slaves. That's where I learned the most about the sustainable ecology of the lands Equiano came from before he was enslaved. This autobiography has been revised and expanded to include many more previously known and unknown works by Equiano. He was thrown into slavery, via slave trade, and was bought by Lieutenant Michael Pascal, of the Royal Navy. 2. Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2010. The book explained that Equiano thought of freedom, away from Michael Pascal, but when Pascal had become aware of Equiano’s ambition, Pascal sold him to another slave, so not to deal with a slave that had thoughts of freedom. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings: Revised Edition (Penguin Classics). Very informative and useful! Please try again. It is a must read! 11.1).The spiritual tones of “things hoped for”, plays a significant role throughout Olaudah Equiano autobiography, “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano OR, Gustavus Vassa, The African”. Read with the free Kindle apps (available on iOS, Android, PC & Mac), Kindle E-readers and on Fire Tablet devices. If you have any questions related to the pricing and/or discount offered in a particular listing, please contact the seller for that listing. 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