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- Title
Slavery and Class in the American South: A Generation of Slave Narrative Testimony, 1840–1865.
- Authors
FORD, SARAH
- Abstract
"Slavery and Class in the American South: A Generation of Slave Narrative Testimony, 1840–1865" by William L. Andrews is a comprehensive analysis of slave narratives written between 1840 and 1865. Andrews explores the complex issue of class within the US slave system, highlighting how class distinctions within slavery undermined solidarity among enslaved individuals. The book examines the narratives of escapees, revealing that they were often former household workers who took pride in their skills and cunning. Andrews also delves into the complexities of individual situations, challenging common conceptions about the slave system. The study breaks new ground by exploring class divisions within first-person accounts, expanding the existing archive of slave narratives. Andrews emphasizes the careful construction of these narratives for specific audiences and highlights the perspectives that may be missing from the extant archive. Overall, "Slavery and Class in the American South" provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the role of class in the slave system.
- Subjects
SLAVERY &; Class in the American South: A Generation of Slave Narrative Testimony 1840-1865 (Book); SLAVERY; ENSLAVED persons; HOUSEHOLD employees; SLAVE trade; URBAN agriculture; NARRATIVES; ANTISLAVERY movements; SOLIDARITY
- Publication
Journal of American Studies, 2024, Vol 58, Issue 1, p155
- ISSN
0021-8758
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1017/S0021875824000069