Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl

Focusing on the struggles of female slaves, this autobiographical narrative details the harrowing experiences of Harriet Ann Jacobs, who wrote under the pseudonym "Linda Brent." Published in 1861, it offers a poignant account of her fight for freedom and the sexual abuse faced by enslaved women. As one of the earliest works of its kind, it serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and courage of those who endured the horrors of slavery.