The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

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About this book

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, written in 1789, details its writer's life in slavery, his time spent serving on galleys, the eventual attainment of his own freedom and later success in business. Including a look at how slavery stood in West Africa, the book received favorable reviews and was one of the first slave narratives to be read widely.

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4.0/5 · 36 readers · 132 pages · ≈ 2 h 27 m · Demanding

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About ≈ 2 h 27 m — 132 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African~2 h 27 m

How many pages is The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?

132 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African132

What genre is The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?

It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction shelves.

Is The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?

The main characters include Olaudah Equiano (b. 1745), Olaudah Equiano (1745-1797).

Where does The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African take place?

It is set in Great Britain, British West Indies, Benin during 18th century.

Who wrote The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?

Olaudah Equiano.

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It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting Great BritainBritish West IndiesBenin Time period 18th century Characters Olaudah Equiano (b. 1745)Olaudah EquianoOlaudah Equiano (1745-1797)
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