The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: or, Gustavus Vassa, the African by Olaudah Equiano

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: or, Gustavus Vassa, the African

Olaudah Equiano

114 pages first pub 1789 (editions)

nonfiction biography classics history adventurous reflective slow-paced

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A powerful, terrifying, uplifting, and true story of the life of a slave, stolen from Africa, his life as a slave to an officer of the British Navy to him winning his freedom. An important historical work and a true adventure story.

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Moods

informative 77%
reflective 70%
dark 62%
emotional 55%
adventurous 48%
challenging 48%
sad 37%
inspiring 29%
tense 14%
hopeful 11%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 26%
fast 3%

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3.22

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