Nearer my freedom the interesting life of Olaudah Equiano by himself

"Using Olaudah Equiano's autobiography as the source, the text shares Equiano's life story in found verse. Readers will follow his story from his childhood in Africa, enslavement at a young age, liberation, and life as a free man"--

Main Authors: Edinger, Monica, 1952- (Author), Younge, Lesley (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Minneapolis : Zest Books , [2023]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 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.