The Life of Olaudah Equiano

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The autobiography presents a powerful firsthand account of life as a slave, detailing harrowing experiences of torture and suffering. Through vivid storytelling, it exposes the dehumanizing effects of slavery on both the enslaved and their captors. Published in 1789, this groundbreaking work played a significant role in raising awareness and influencing public opinion against the institution of slavery, marking it as a pivotal text in the fight for abolition.