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The text of Equiano’s narrative presented here is that of the 1789 first edition.

It is accompanied by an introduction, maps, illustrations, and annotations. "Contexts" provides essential public writings on the autobiography, general and historical background, related travel and scientific literature, other eighteenth-century works by authors of African ancestry, and works debating the slave trade. "Criticism" includes six contemporary reviews and nine modern essays on the narrative by Paul Edwards, Charles T. Davis, Houston A. Baker, Jr., Angelo Costanzo, Catherine Obianju Acholonu, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Geraldine Murphy, Adam Potkay, and Robert J. Allison. A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are included. Illustrations, maps

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"I want to cry but filling up an ocean full of misery would be daunting.
I appreciate the author for his life, sacrifice, ingenuity, knowledge, perseverance, and resistance.
Even though his letter to the queen may suggest a push for colonialism, it is a necessary evil for an alternative for the black people living in those times.
It's a shame to know you may have died without returning to your native village but who knows, it might be another story.
God bless you Olaudah wherever you are. We shall meet one day if God permits it.

Kanelechi Emeagi."

Product details Paperback 448 pages Publisher W. W. Norton & Company; 1st Edition edition (2001) Language English ISBN-10 0393974944

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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano or Gustavus Vassa the African Written by Himself Norton Critical Editions Olaudah Equiano Werner Sollors 8601416937908 Books Reviews

• A wonderful story of tragedy and faith by one of the first narratives of a literary freed slave. A first hand account by an exceptional man abducted from the interior region of Benin in west central Africa. Thankfully for him, and his readers, he was able to become very literate in English language and writing. His honesty and integrity, along with his intelligence, hard work, command of the English language, and quest for faith led him to lead a rewarding life in an era when black people were extremely abused. It is a gripping tale that I recommend to everyone, no excuses, it was a free download to a Prime member on . It inspires me to research any rumors that this book in inauthentic in any way. It describes an era between the 1740's and the 1780's. It will be of interest to those reading about slavery and maritime trade.
• The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African. Written by Himself
  
  by Olaudah Equiano
  
  Olaudah Equiano created a record of the 18th century slave trade through his first-hand knowledge and experiences and the writing of this book. Born in Eboe, Africa, what is now Nigeria, he begins by describing life in Eboe and illustrates the cultural, religious, and moral aspects of African life as he knew and understood them.
  
  In 1756, at the age of 11, he was kidnapped, torn from his family and all that he knew. He was sold into slavery and brought to the West Indies under cruel, torturous conditions. He was bought and sold by one seafaring captain and then another and another, as per the whims and needs of each. Early on in his life as a slave, one of his masters gave him the name Gustavas Vassa. Although at first he refused the name, he was taught harshly to make it his, the name he then used for most of his life.
  
  During one voyage to England as a slave, Olaudah Equiano found Christianity. Fascinated with the religion, he visited churches and began studying the Bible. Eventually he was baptized as a Protestant of the Church of England. He was an avid student of the Bible and a devout believer and later sought missionary work in Africa but was denied ordainment.
  
  In 1766 he was granted his freedom. As a free black man, he continued his association with the captains of ships, yet he continued to endure cruelties, often finding himself at death's door and wishing death to take him. From there, however, the account is of his religious experiences and understanding, his deep religious convictions, and his desire to do missionary work. For me, the book ended with his freedom from slavery.
  
  Olaudah Equiano was there. The telling of history does not get any better than that.
• I want to cry but filling up an ocean full of misery would be daunting.
  I appreciate the author for his life, sacrifice, ingenuity, knowledge, perseverance, and resistance.
  Even though his letter to the queen may suggest a push for colonialism, it is a necessary evil for an alternative for the black people living in those times.
  It's a shame to know you may have died without returning to your native village but who knows, it might be another story.
  God bless you Olaudah wherever you are. We shall meet one day if God permits it.
  
  Kanelechi Emeagi.
• A good read if you want a realistic perspective on slavery. It was common practice in Africa. (And from what the natives told me when I visited there several years ago, still is to a degree. ) However, the treatment of slaves taken from a neighbouring tribe was radically different from what occurred commonly in the West Indies, and at times in the American deep South. The current dialogue in the USA is driven more buy emotion than reason or history. This book offers some valid insight for any willing, open - minded reader.
• This narrative is a must read for anyone interested in the issue of slavery and its history. Although the details and events might not seem unusual --the slave ship, the mistreatment of the slave,etc.--yet to encounter these events from the INSIDE is unique and powerful!
  The writing style and use of language is flowery and will take some getting used to, but it's well worth the effort.
• Captivating account of one life of many thousands of the injustices and acts of inhumanity perpetrated upon helpless and vulnerable people violently kidnapped, bereft of home, dignity, life and liberty for the rest of their lives. But one man, the autobiographer, seeks to accomplish a higher purpose from his experience to appeal to the queen to end the violent barbarity of the slave trade
• A must-read for anyone with a soul... but be sure to have a box of tissues handy!
  This is the totally AMAZING autobiography of Olaudah Equiano (pronounced OH-LA-OO-DAH EH-QUEE-AH-NO), who went from being a free young man in Africa to being a slave to other Africans to being a slave to Whites in the Caribbean and American South, and through his faith, honestly, morality, and love for his fellow man of all races he attained his liberty in Britain and ascended to the social rank of Gentleman. A gut-wrenching, tear-jerking, and ultimately exalting story that takes you from the depths of man's grievous wickedness to the heights of mercy, forgiveness, and victory over tyranny.
  I strongly believe that this should be required reading in every school.