The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
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.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 36 readers · 132 pages · ≈ 2 h 27 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?
About ≈ 2 h 27 m — 132 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African?
132 pages in its most-read edition.
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.
Where can I read The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library