The Voices From The Past – Hundreds of Testimonies by Former Slaves In One Volume (eBook)

Echoes of Suffering and Strength: Stories of Resilience from Former Slaves

Work Projects Administration (Autor)

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2024
7860 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781157-2 (EAN)

Infos

The Voices From The Past is a compilation of first-hand testimonies by former slaves, gathered and recorded by the Work Projects Administration. This powerful and poignant book provides readers with a unique insight into the lives and experiences of individuals who were enslaved in America. The raw and unfiltered narratives included in this volume shed light on the hardships, resilience, and strength of those who were oppressed, making it a valuable historical and literary resource. The book is written in a straightforward and unembellished style, allowing the voices of the former slaves to speak for themselves and resonate with readers. The literary context of this work is significant as it captures a crucial period in American history and provides a perspective often overlooked in traditional accounts. The Work Projects Administration, an agency established during the Great Depression, compiled these testimonies as part of their efforts to provide employment for writers and researchers. Their commitment to preserving the stories of those who lived through slavery serves as a testament to the importance of recording marginalized histories. This book stands as a testament to the dedication of the WPA in preserving the voices of the past for future generations. I highly recommend The Voices From The Past to readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the human experience during the era of slavery in America. This compelling and enlightening collection of testimonies offers a unique perspective on a dark chapter in our history and is a must-read for those seeking to broaden their knowledge and empathy towards the struggles of the past.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Schlagworte: African american authors • African American experiences • American Literature • black writers • born a crime • civil war stories • Dreams From My Father • Federal Writers' Project • Former Slaves • Great Depression • Historical research • historic voices • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • James Baldwin • Life stories • Lincoln • literary collection • literary testimonies • Malcolm X • memoirs of slavery • oprah • Oral History • Race relations • slave narratives • Slavery remembrances • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • The Warmth of Other Suns • us history