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Author United States. Work Projects Administration
Title Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XIV, South Carolina Narratives, Part 1
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Summary "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This collection documents firsthand accounts and experiences of former slaves, capturing their stories and perspectives on slavery, freedom, and life afterward across various plantations, particularly focusing on narratives from South Carolina. The opening of this compilation presents a vivid and powerful tableau of slave life, weaving together the voices of individuals who lived through this era. For instance, the narrative of Mrs. M. E. Abrams highlights the superstitions and community bonding among slaves on a plantation, while Ezra Adams shares a more reflective account of the bittersweet nature of freedom and the harsh realities of life after emancipation. Various other narratives contribute to a multi-dimensional picture of the complexities faced by those who were enslaved, including the challenges of adjusting to freedom, the experiences of shared folklore, and the emotional weight of loss and survival. Overall, the beginning sets a tone of authenticity, inviting readers to engage deeply with the rich histories being recounted. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject African Americans -- Biography
Subject Enslaved persons -- South Carolina -- Social conditions
Subject Enslaved persons -- South Carolina -- Biography
Subject Slavery -- South Carolina
Subject African Americans -- Folklore
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EBook-No. 18912
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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