Author: Mary Prince, Sar Salih
publisher name: Penguin Classics
ISBN: 9780140437492
Mary Prince, an enslaved Black woman, recounts her harrowing experiences in Bermuda, Turks Island, and Antigua in her 1831 autobiography. In 1828, she arrives in London with her cruel owner, Mr. Wood. Fleeing his abuse, she finds refuge with the Anti-Slavery Society and dictates her story to Susanna Strickland. A powerful indictment of ongoing Caribbean slavery despite its official abolition in 1807, Prince's narrative exposes the brutality she endured. Her vivid descriptions move readers, sparking outrage and inspiring two libel suits. Three editions published in just one year demonstrate the book's impact. Prince's testament to suffering, resilience, and the fight for freedom remains an extraordinary document.
