Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels

by Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, James Weldon Johnson, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Harriet E. Wilson, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Charles W. Chesnutt, Sarah H. Bradford, Sutton E. Griggs, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain

2023 · DigiCat

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Former Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels transcends traditional bounds of literature to offer a profound exploration of the human spirit. This anthology delves into the complex tapestry of slavery through a plethora of literary styles, from the stark realities in autobiographical narratives to the imaginative force of novels, infusing each piece with a sense of urgency and historical significance. The collection encompasses an array of perspectives, painting a compelling portrait of courage, trauma, and ultimate resilience. Without focusing on any single piece, the volume showcases striking narratives that offer glimpses into the lived experiences of former slaves and their relentless pursuit of freedom and dignity. The anthology draws from the diverse voices of literary giants and unsung heroes alike, including authors, activists, and those personally affected by the atrocities of slavery. It brings together a chorus of narratives that echo the sentiments of pivotal cultural movements, aligning with abolitionist and civil rights efforts that have shaped historical discourse. This collection is a tribute to the resilient voices of the past, whose stories demand to be heard and remembered not only for their historical portrayal but for their contribution to our contemporary understanding of freedom and equality. Readers are invited to engage deeply with the rich tableau of narratives provided, offering an invaluable opportunity to experience the multiplicity of perspectives within a single volume. With its educational potential and expansive insights, Living to Tell the Horrid Tales serves as an essential resource for those seeking an in-depth understanding of the cultural and historical layers underpinning the narratives of slavery. This anthology encourages an ongoing dialogue with history, reflecting on the power and perseverance enduring within these crucial stories.

LIVING TO TELL THE HORRID TALES: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Testimonies, Novels & Historical Documents

by Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, Lydia Maria Child, Harriet E. Wilson, William Wells Brown, Charles W. Chesnutt, James Weldon Johnson, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Sutton E. Griggs, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Aphra Behn, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett

2017 · e-artnow

This unique collection of "LIVING TO TELL THE HORRID TALES: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Testimonies, Novels & Historical Documents" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Contents: Memoirs Narrative of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave The Underground Railroad Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Thirty Years a Slave Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green The Life of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes Harriet: The Moses of Her People Father Henson's Story of His Own Life 50 Years in Chains Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave Story of Mattie J. Jackson A Slave Girl's Story From the Darkness Cometh the Light Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy Narrative of Joanna Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive Sketches of the Life of Joseph Mountain Novels Oroonoko Uncle Tom's Cabin Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Heroic Slave Slavery's Pleasant Homes Our Nig Clotelle Marrow of Tradition Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man A Fool's Errand Bricks Without Straw Imperium in Imperio The Hindered Hand Historical Documents The History of Abolition of African Slave-Trade History of American Abolitionism Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Life, Last Words and Dying Speech of Stephen Smith Who Was Executed for Burglary Report on Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Emancipation Proclamation (1863) Gettysburg Address XIII Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1865) Civil Rights Act of 1866 XIV Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1868) Reconstruction Acts (1867-1868)...

180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.2)

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stendhal, Jules Verne, Gustave Flaubert, Theodor Storm, Henrik Ibsen, Charles Dickens, Honoré de Balzac, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Rabindranath Tagore, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, John Buchan, Confucius,, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, Walter Scott, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Hardy, Jonathan Swift, Edith Wharton, Benito Pérez Galdós, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Sinclair Lewis, Anthony Trollope, Alexandre Dumas, William Dean Howells, Virginia Woolf, William Walker Atkinson, Kenneth Grahame, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Homer, Gaston Leroux, Ford Madox Ford, Benjamin Franklin, Kate Chopin, John Milton, Edgar Wallace, Laozi, James Joyce, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Kakuzo Okakura, H. G. Wells, W. B. Yeats, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, L. M. Montgomery, W. Somerset Maugham, E. M. Forster, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Lewis Wallace, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Gogol, George Bernard Shaw, Cao Xueqin, Emile Zola, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim, Dante, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Émile Coué, George Weedon Grossmith, Willkie Collins, D.H. Lawrence, Machiavelli

2023 · Good Press

180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.2) presents a kaleidoscope of themes and narratives, weaving together a tapestry of literary styles spanning centuries and continents. This anthology showcases the breadth of human creativity and thought, capturing the essence of varied cultural milieus. It includes compelling stories, philosophical musings, poetic explorations, and seminal essays, bringing forth a collection that remains a testament to timeless questions and emotions. Noteworthy works explore themes such as the complexity of human nature, the interplay between society and the individual, and the relentless pursuit of truth and beauty, encapsulating the vast human experience in various narrative forms. The anthology draws from an impressive array of authors, each contributing a unique voice to the global literary stage, from Goethe's Romanticism to Dostoyevsky's psychological depth. The collection reverberates with influences from the Victorian era, realism, modernism, and beyond, featuring an international cast of literary icons such as Virginia Woolf, Dante, and Cao Xueqin. Each author, grounded in their cultural and historical contexts, brings forward their perspective, culminating in a rich and diversified dialogue that echoes the creative evolutions and revolutions of their respective periods. 180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.2) is an essential compendium for any literary enthusiast eager to immerse themselves in a plethora of insights and styles. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse world cultures through the lens of some of literature's most profound thinkers and storytellers. For scholars and casual readers alike, this anthology promises a rewarding journey across the panorama of literary excellence, sparking reflection and connection through its multifaceted narratives. Engage with this collection to explore, learn, and appreciate the interconnected dialogues of literary genius. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection. - Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer. - A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists. - A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds. - Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.II)

by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stendhal, Jules Verne, Gustave Flaubert, Theodor Storm, Henrik Ibsen, Charles Dickens, Honoré de Balzac, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Rabindranath Tagore, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, John Buchan, Confucius,, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, Walter Scott, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Hardy, Jonathan Swift, Edith Wharton, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Sinclair Lewis, Anthony Trollope, Alexandre Dumas, William Dean Howells, Kalidasa, Virginia Woolf, William Walker Atkinson, Kenneth Grahame, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Homer, Gaston Leroux, Wilkie Collins, Ford Madox Ford, Benjamin Franklin, Kate Chopin, John Milton, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edgar Wallace, Kurt Vonnegut, Laozi, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Kakuzo Okakura, H. G. Wells, W. B. Yeats, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, Jerome K. Jerome, W. Somerset Maugham, E. M. Forster, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Friedrich Nietzsche, Lewis Wallace, Nikolai Leskov, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Gogol, George Bernard Shaw, Cao Xueqin, Emile Zola, Válmíki, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim, Dante, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Émile Coué, George Weedon Grossmith, D.H. Lawrence, Machiavelli

2023 · DigiCat

In the collection '90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol. II)', readers are invited to embark on a literary odyssey through time and space, encountering an eclectic array of styles and genres that showcase the universal human experience. The anthology offers a sweeping panorama of world literature, featuring timeless narratives, profound philosophical inquiries, and groundbreaking artistic innovations. From the penetrating social critiques of Flaubert and Zola to the transformative mythologies of Homer and Kalidasa, this volume captures the breadth and depth of literary achievements across cultures and epochs. Though diverse in form, each piece contributes to the rich tapestry of themes exploring love, identity, existential dilemmas, and the enduring quest for meaning. The distinguished collective of authors in this volume represents a cross-section of the literary canon, bringing together the visionary ideas of avant-garde thinkers, Romantic poets, and Enlightenment philosophers, among others. It juxtaposes Confucian ethics with the satirical genius of Swift and Nietzsche's provocations with the introspective narratives of Austen and Wharton. Together, they encapsulate the spirit of movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, marrying the geographical and cultural diversity of the world's great storytellers. This global mosaic invites readers to transcend boundaries and engage with the philosophies that have shaped literary thought. This anthology is a treasure trove for any reader with a keen interest in literature, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore myriad perspectives within a single tome. By traversing the vast spectrum of literary traditions and thought, '90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol. II)' not only enriches the reader's understanding of individual authorship but also fosters a dialogue that reverberates across different epochs and societies. Dive into this exceptional volume to appreciate the wealth of insights and knowledge it bestows, ensuring an enlightening experience that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.