Twelve Years a Slave

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The narrative recounts the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free African American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the antebellum South. Over twelve brutal years, Northup endured the dehumanizing conditions of slavery, witnessing and experiencing profound suffering. His account highlights the resilience of the human spirit, the inhumanity of slavery, and the quest for freedom. This powerful memoir serves as a poignant reminder of America's dark history and the fight for justice and equality.