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This is the story of Clotel and her sister, the fictional slave daughters of Thomas Jefferson, and their attempt to escape and find freedom. William Wells Brown wrote this novel in 1853

Produktbeschreibung
This is the story of Clotel and her sister, the fictional slave daughters of Thomas Jefferson, and their attempt to escape and find freedom. William Wells Brown wrote this novel in 1853
Autorenporträt
William Wells Brown was an African American author, abolitionist, and lecturer born in 1814. He is best known for his book "The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom," which was published in 1858. His work "the escape or a leap for freedom" is a fictionalized account of Brown's own escape from slavery in Kentucky in 1834. Brown was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement and used his writing to speak out against slavery and racism. In addition to "The Escape," he wrote several other books, including a memoir titled "Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave" and a play called "The Escape; or, A Leap to Freedom." William Wells Brown was an important figure in American history and his writing played a significant role in the fight against slavery and for the rights of African Americans. "The Escape" remains a powerful and important work today, offering insight into the experiences of those who lived through slavery and the fight for freedom.