Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

In 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl,' Harriet Jacobs employs a poignant autobiographical narrative to expose the harrowing realities of slavery, particularly as experienced by women. Written under the pseudonym Linda Brent, Jacobs weaves a compelling narrative that blends vivid personal experience with social critique, reflecting the broader context of abolitionist literature in the 19th century. Jacobs' work not only highlights the physical degradation and moral dilemmas faced by enslave ...