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Slave Culture

Slave Culture

A Documentary Collection of the Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project
HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
1272
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This three-volume work organizes the WPA Slave Narratives thematically, offering a fresh perspective on slave culture through the eyes of those who lived it. It compiles memories from the last generation of enslaved African Americans, gathered between 1936 and 1938. Each thematic area includes multiple excerpts spanning time, gender, and geography, along with introductory essays and contextual explanations to help readers understand this vast collection.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual
Multiple POVs

Genres

History Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Clement Price

Clement Price was a respected historian specializing in African American studies. His essential book, Slave Culture, offers a deep look into the lives and traditions of enslaved people. Readers will find his work provides crucial understanding of this complex history.

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Spencer R. Crew

Spencer R. Crew is a historian known for his work on African American history. His book, Slave Culture, offers a vital look into the lives and experiences of enslaved people in America.