The Confessions of Nat Turner by Nat Turner
"The Confessions of Nat Turner" by Nat Turner is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book presents the confessions of Nat Turner, the leader of the notorious slave revolt that erupted in Southampton, Virginia, in 1831. It aims to provide insight into Turner's motivations for the uprising and the brutal events that transpired during the insurrection. In the narrative, Turner reflects on his life and the beliefs that
fueled his actions, describing formative experiences from his childhood, including visions and divine revelations that he interpreted as signs of his prophetic role. He narrates in detail the planning and execution of the rebellion, emphasizing the violence wrought upon white families as he led a group of armed slaves in a quest for liberation. The confession unfolds slowly, revealing the grim realities of the revolt and its catastrophic consequences, not just for the victims, but also for Turner and his compatriots, ultimately leading to his capture, trial, and execution. Through this raw and unfiltered account, the text grapples with themes of oppression, fanaticism, and the complex historical context of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Turner, Nat, 1800?-1831 |
|---|---|
| Compiler | Gray, Thomas R. |
| Title |
The Confessions of Nat Turner The Leader of the Late Insurrections in Southampton, Va. As Fully and Voluntarily Made to Thomas R. Gray, in the Prison Where He Was Confined, and Acknowledged by Him to be Such when Read Before the Court of Southampton; With the Certificate, Under Seal of the Court Convened at Jerusalem, Nov. 5, 1831, For His Trial. Also, an Authentic Account of the Whole Insurrection. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Bruce Thomas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Turner, Nat, 1800?-1831 |
| Subject | Southampton Insurrection, 1831 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15333 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 216 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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