He married susanna collen in 1792, and had two daughters. This enabled him to become a british citizen and he began writing about his experiences. Olaudah equiano audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, the. The intereresting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano is also one of the first widely read slave narratives. As he was firmly indebted to the kindness of farmer.
Following the publication of his book, he traveled throughout great britain as an abolitionist and author. Summary from wikipedia download our recordings here. It was first published in 1789 and gained notoriety as a mechanism for the abolitionist movement in. It is the engrossing story in living detail of an igbo prince, his enslavement, and freedom. Browse olaudah equianos bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Jan 05, 2011 olaudah equiano was a former slave who became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade. The question and answer section for the life of olaudah equiano is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Olaudah equiano equiano, olaudah, 17451797 the online. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the. The dangers of the voyage to the north pole impressed upon equiano how much he owed to god and how precarious his mortal life was.
May 01, 2020 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, first published in 1789 in london, is the autobiography of olaudah equiano. Equiano selfpublished his narrative, funded by subscribers who ordered copies of the book in advance of its publication. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or. The slave trade in general is the vast, inhuman antagonist against which equiano struggles throughout the book indeed, it is the slave trade against which equiano writes the. He travelled widely promoting the book, which became immensely popular, helped the abolitionist cause, and made equiano a wealthy man.
Jul 16, 20 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, written by himself audiobook by olaudah equiano 17451797. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano audiobook. I will trust and not be afraid, for the lord jehovah is my strength and my song. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, written by himself audiobook by olaudah. I will trust and not be afraid, for the lord jehovah is my strength. Olaudah equiano wrote his memoir in 1789 as a twovolume work. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano by. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Olaudah equiano audio books, best sellers, author bio. Olaudah equiano 17451797 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of olaudah equiano. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equian full. I hanover historical texts project scanned and proofread by kathleen diekhoff, may 1998. His 1789 autobiography was immensely popular, and he is considered the originator of the slave narrative, although there is controversy regarding his birth. Olaudah equiano equiano, olaudah, 17451797 online books about this author are available, as is a wikipedia article equiano, olaudah, 17451797.
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Mar 27, 2020 olaudah equiano, selfproclaimed west african sold into slavery and later freed. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom and in business thereafter. In honor of this event, librivox volunteer carlmanchester organized a collaborative. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the bible, and his eventual success in gaining his own freedom. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on. Equianos travels brought him to turkey, martinico, georgia, montserrat. Olaudah equiano 1745 1797 was an 18thcentury african writer and antislavery campaigner.
The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, first published in 1789 in london, is the autobiography of olaudah equiano. Doubts over this claim stem from two written documents in what is. Equianos account of his birth and early life, and how he and his sister were kidnapped and enslaved. Though he spent a brief period in the state of virginia, much of equiano s time in slavery was spent serving the captains of slave ships and british navy vessels. See all books authored by olaudah equiano, including the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. Life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african audible audiobook. Olaudah equiano books list of books by author olaudah. Olaudah equiano books list of books by author olaudah equiano. Mar 14, 2020 the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of olaudah equiano.
Interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, the by. Written by olaudah equiano, audiobook narrated by jeff moon. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Published in 1789, equianos autobiography was the first of its kind to influence a wide audience. From an early age, olaudah equiano experienced the horrors of slavery first hand. His autobiography, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano. Olaudah equiano was a former slave who became an outspoken opponent of the slave trade. Summary of the interesting narrative of the life of. Olaudah equiano has 82 books on goodreads with 33242 ratings. Mar 17, 2005 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It discusses his time spent in slavery, serving primarily on galleys, documents his attempts at becoming an independent man through his study of the bible, and his eventual success in. Olaudah equianos autobiography challenged minds and hearts in the late 1700s. Olaudah equiano s autobiography challenged minds and hearts in the late 1700s.
The first autobiography ever written by a former slave, the. Olaudah equiano 17451797 the interesting narrative of the life of. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The first autobiography ever written by a former slave, the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano is one of the most wellrecognized slavenarratives. Equiano claims to have been born in the eboe province of modernday nigeria, more specifically in epsaka of the igbo culture. This biography tells the fascinating story of olaudah equiano. The slave trade in general is the vast, inhuman antagonist against which equiano struggles throughout the book indeed, it is the slave trade against which equiano writes the narrative itself. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african is an exciting and terrifying adventure story equiano s accounts of his kidnapping in africa at the age of ten, his service as the slave of an officer in the british navy, his ten years of labor on slave ships until he. Vincent carretta is professor of english at the university of maryland, college park. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the free ebook project gutenberg. This classic is a must read because olaudah writes as if the reader is right there with him, relating his story, feeling his success and his pains.
He was born some time around the year 1745 in the kingdom of benin, an area found in presentday nigeria. Jan 21, 2017 unabridged english value reproduction of the life of olaudah equiano. As he was firmly indebted to the kindness of farmer and king, he continued to sail with them, but now as a paid steward and sailor. The life of olaudah equiano chapter x summary and analysis. Proofread and posted by raluca preotu, august 1999. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, written by himself audiobook by olaudah equiano. This audio reading of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, or gustavus vassa, the african, written by himself is read by. Mar 25, 2007 the book contains an interesting discussion of slavery in west africa and illustrates how the experience differs from the dehumanising slavery of the americas. The interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano or gustavus vassa, the. In honor of this event, librivox volunteer carlmanchester organized a collaborative recording of the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano the interesting narrative of the life of olaudah equiano, written in 1789, is the autobiography of olaudah equiano.
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