The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (Voices From The Past Series) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Stirring Autobiography that Influenced the Anti-Slavery Cause of British ColoniesBy Mary Prince
Length3h 36m
About this audiobook
The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave is a landmark slave narrative and the first account of a Black woman's enslavement published in Britain. Dictated to Susanna Strickland and issued in 1831 by abolitionist circles, it recounts Prince's brutal experiences in Bermuda, Turks Island, Antigua, and England. Its style is plain, testimonial, and morally urgent, combining personal memory with the evidentiary force of abolitionist literature. Mary Prince was born enslaved in Bermuda around 1788 and endured repeated sale, domestic violence, salt-pond labor, and coercive separation from family. Her eventual presence in London placed her within the British antislavery movement at a decisive moment before emancipation in the colonies. Her narrative bears the marks of mediation, yet its authority rests in Prince's unmistakable witness to bodily suffering, spiritual endurance, and legal injustice. This volume is essential for readers of Caribbean history, women's life writing, and abolitionist prose. It offers not only a harrowing indictment of slavery but also a powerful act of self-representation. Readers seeking a concise, historically crucial text will find Prince's voice unforgettable and intellectually indispensable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length3 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 16, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (Voices From The Past Series) (Annotated)
7THE HISTORY OF MARY PRINCE, A WEST INDIAN SLAVE
2Introduction
8SUPPLEMENT TO THE HISTORY OF MARY PRINCE
3Historical Context
9NARRATIVE OF LOUIS ASA-ASA
4Synopsis (Selection)
10Analysis
5The History of Mary Prince, a West Indian Slave (Voices From The Past Series)
11Reflection
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6PREFACE
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