The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: Written by Himself
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: Written by Himself
Author: Olaudah Equiano
Desc: Widely admired for its vivid accounts of the slave trade Olaudah Equiano's autobiography -- the first slave narrative to attract a significant readership -- reveals many aspects of the eighteenth-century Western world through the experiences of one individual. The second edition reproduces the original London printing supervised by Equiano in 1789. Robert J. Allison's introduction which places Equiano's narrative in the context of the Atlantic slave trade has been revised and updated to reflect the heated controversy surrounding Equiano's birthplace as well as the latest scholarship on Atlantic history and the history of slavery. Improved pedagogical features include contemporary illustrations with expanded captions and a map showing Equiano's travels in greater detail. Helpful footnotes provide guidance throughout the eighteenth-century text and a chronology and an up-to-date bibliography aid students in their study of this thought-provoking narrative.