Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Erscheinungsdatum
02.09.2026
Verlag
Gyan BooksSeitenzahl
240
Maße (L/B/H)
22,2/14,5/1,8 cm
Gewicht
415 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-81-657-5012-1
Experience the extraordinary true story of a free man who was kidnapped, enslaved, and forced to fight for his freedom. Twelve Years a Slave is Solomon Northup's powerful firsthand account of the twelve years he spent in slavery after being unlawfully taken from his home and family. His story provides an intimate and deeply human view of American slavery, revealing the uncertainty, cruelty, fear, resilience, and enduring hope experienced by those trapped within the system. The narrative begins with Northup's early life and family before his world is suddenly transformed by deception and captivity. From the slave pen and the journey to New Orleans to the brutal realities of plantation life, he describes the loss of freedom and the devastating separation of families. His experiences under different masters reveal the unpredictable conditions of bondage and the constant struggle to preserve his dignity and sense of identity. Northup's years on plantations expose the exhausting demands of forced labor, physical punishment, surveillance, hunger, illness, and psychological suffering. His account also brings attention to the experiences of other enslaved people, including the heartbreaking suffering of Patsey, while showing the small acts of courage and humanity that offered moments of hope. Throughout the narrative, the possibility of freedom remains a powerful force. Escape attempts, danger, betrayal, fugitives, patrollers, and unexpected allies shape Northup's long struggle toward liberation. His eventual rescue and return to his family provide a deeply moving conclusion to a journey defined by endurance and determination. Essential reading for those interested in American history, African American history, slavery, abolitionism, memoirs, human rights, and firsthand historical narratives. More than a historical document, Northup's testimony gives a personal face to a painful chapter of history and remains a profound reflection on freedom, identity, courage, and the human will to survive.
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