Jacksonville Public Library

Nearer my freedom, the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself, Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210) and index

individual biography

illustrations

index present

Ages 10-18, Zest Books

non fiction

Nearer my freedom

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Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge

the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself

"Olaudah Equiano was a writer and abolitionist whose autobiography, <i>The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano</i> captured the attention of British readers at the height of the transatlantic slave trade. The account of his childhood in the African kingdom of Benin, the details of his kidnapping and enslavement as a young boy, and the chronicles of his life as a sailor were influential in ending the British slave trade and continue to inspire the work of academics, activists, and artists over two hundred years later. <i>Nearer My Freedom</i> retells Equiano's remarkable life story in found verse, shaping his own words into impassioned, striking poetry, allowing readers to discover it anew. Supplemented with detailed and illuminating annotations, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge offer a new means to engage with one of the most famous texts of the abolition movement." --Back cover

About this book -- Prologue -- I was born in Essaka -- No small fear -- I was now amongst a people -- To see fresh wonders -- Curse the tide -- I determined to make every exertion -- Nearer my freedom -- If I should still be saved -- A roving disposition -- I rejoiced in spirit -- A mind for a new adventure -- Go ye and do likewise -- Epilogue -- Creating a verse version -- Timeline -- Glossary

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