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Nearer my freedom : the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself Cover Image Book Book

Nearer my freedom : the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself

Edinger, Monica 1952- (author.). Younge, Lesley, (author.).

Summary: "Millions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give readers historical context. This poetic approach provides interesting analysis and synthesis, helping readers to better understand the original text. Follow Equiano from his life in Africa as a child to his enslavement at a young age, his travels across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, his liberation, and his life as a free man." -- Amazon.com.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781728462721
  • ISBN: 1728464072
  • ISBN: 9781728464077
  • ISBN: 1728450985
  • ISBN: 9781728450988
  • Physical Description: 216 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
    print
  • Publisher: Minneapolis : Zest Books , [2023]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-210) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Prologue -- I was born in Essaka -- No small fear -- I was now amongst a people -- To see fresh wonders -- Curse the tide -- I determined to make every exertion -- Nearer my freedom -- If I should still be saved -- A roving disposition -- I rejoiced in spirit -- A mind for a new adventure -- Go ye and do likewise -- Epilogue -- Creating a verse version -- Timeline -- Glossary.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10-18 Zest Books.
Grades 7-9 Zest Books.
Awards Note:
YALSA Award for Excellence finalist, 2024

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Subject: Enslaved persons Biography
Equiano, Olaudah 1745-1797

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch B E64e 2023 (Text) 33126025763412 New YA Biography Available -
Erlanger Branch B E64e 2023 (Text) 33126026328371 New YA Biography Available -
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