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| slave on knees: Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves Kirk Savage, 2018-07-31 A history of U.S. Civil War monuments that shows how they distort history and perpetuate white supremacy The United States began as a slave society, holding millions of Africans and their descendants in bondage, and remained so until a civil war took the lives of a half million soldiers, some once slaves themselves. Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves explores how the history of slavery and its violent end was told in public spaces—specifically in the sculptural monuments that came to dominate streets, parks, and town squares in nineteenth-century America. Looking at monuments built and unbuilt, Kirk Savage shows how the greatest era of monument building in American history took place amid struggles over race, gender, and collective memory. Standing Soldiers, Kneeling Slaves probes a host of fascinating questions and remains the only sustained investigation of post-Civil War monument building as a process of national and racial definition. Featuring a new preface by the author that reflects on recent events surrounding the meaning of these monuments, and new photography and illustrations throughout, this new and expanded edition reveals how monuments exposed the myth of a united people, and have only become more controversial with the passage of time. |
| slave on knees: The Testimonies of Slaves Work Projects Administration, 2023-11-15 DigiCat presents to you this meticulously collection of hundreds of life stories, recorded interviews and incredible vivid testimonies of former slaves from the American southern states, including photos of the people being interviewed and their extraordinary narratives. After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 U.S. states that would otherwise have been lost in din of modernity and America's eagerness to deliberately forget the blot on its recent past. Contents: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia |
| slave on knees: Fall on Your Knees Ann-Marie MacDonald, 2010-03-09 Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best Book Following the curves of history in the first half of the twentieth century, Fall On Your Knees takes us from haunted Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, through the battle fields of World War One, to the emerging jazz scene of New York City and into the lives of four unforgettable sisters. The mythically charged Piper family—James, a father of intelligence and immense ambition, Materia, his Lebanese child-bride, and their daughters: Kathleen, a budding opera Diva; Frances, the incorrigible liar and hell-bent bad girl; Mercedes, obsessive Catholic and protector of the flock; and Lily, the adored invalid who takes us on a quest for truth and redemption—is supported by a richly textured cast of characters. Together they weave a tale of inescapable family bonds, of terrible secrets, of miracles, racial strife, attempted murder, birth and death, and forbidden love. Moving and finely written, Fall On Your Knees is by turns dark and hilariously funny, a story—and a world—that resonate long after the last page is turned. |
| slave on knees: The True Stories of American Slaves Work Projects Administration, 2022-11-13 The True Stories of American Slaves by the Work Projects Administration is a poignant collection of narratives that provide a detailed and vivid account of the lives of American slaves. Written in a straightforward and descriptive style, the book delves into the personal experiences, struggles, and resilience of those who endured the hardships of slavery. Each story is a testament to the human spirit and a reminder of the dark chapter in American history. The literary context of the book showcases the importance of preserving these stories to ensure that the voices of the oppressed are not forgotten. The Work Projects Administration presents these narratives with sensitivity and respect, creating a compelling and enlightening read for those interested in the history of slavery in America. The Work Projects Administration, a New Deal agency established during the Great Depression, sought to provide employment opportunities for millions of Americans. The agency's commitment to documenting and preserving American history led to the creation of The True Stories of American Slaves. With a focus on authenticity and accuracy, the author sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of American history, giving a voice to those who were silenced for centuries. I highly recommend The True Stories of American Slaves to readers who are passionate about history, social justice, and the human experience. This book serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of acknowledging the past to create a better future. |
| slave on knees: When We Were Slaves Work Projects Administration, 2023-11-16 DigiCat present to you the complete collection of hundreds of life stories, recorded interviews and incredible vivid testimonies of former slaves from the American southern states, including photos of the people being interviewed and their extraordinary narratives. After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 U.S. states that would otherwise have been lost in din of modernity and America's eagerness to deliberately forget the blot on its recent past. Contents: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia |
| slave on knees: Witness of Gor John Norman, 2014-04-01 Ar, defeated, shamed, and systematically looted, is occupied by Cosian forces. Perhaps Marlenus of Ar alone, the great ubar, could remind the men of their Home Stone and its meaning. But it is thought that he perished in the Voltai. Young women from Earth brought to Gor are commonly taken to the markets to be branded, collared, and sold as the delicious, lovely livestock they are. Such is the case of a young woman whom we shall call Janice, for that was her Gorean slave name. In the prison pits of piratical Treve there exists a chained prisoner who believes himself to be of the Gorean peasantry. The nature and even the existence of this prisoner, strangely enough, is a closely guarded secret. In order to better keep this secret, it is decided that his servant and warder had best not be a native Gorean. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Witness of Gor is the 26th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. |
| slave on knees: The Unchained: Powerful Life Stories of Former Slaves Aphra Behn, Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Work Projects Administration, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain, 2024-01-18 This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves, including numerous recorded testimonies, life stories and original photos of former slaves long after Civil War: Recorded Life Stories of Former Slaves from 17 different US States Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave (Solomon Northup) The Underground Railroad Harriet Jacobs: The Moses of Her People Up From Slavery (Booker T. Washington) The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! The Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth The History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom (William & Ellen Craft) Thirty Years a Slave (Louis Hughes) Narrative of the Life of J. D. Green The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes: 30 Years a Slave & 4 Years in the White House (Elizabeth Keckley) Father Henson's Story of His Own Life (Josiah Henson) Fifty Years in Chains (Charles Ball) Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman (Austin Steward) Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb The Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave The Story of Mattie J. Jackson (L. S. Thompson) A Slave Girl's Story (Kate Drumgoold) From the Darkness Cometh the Light (Lucy A. Delaney) Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy, a Slave in the United States of America Narrative of Joanna Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive Sketches of the Life of Joseph Mountain Documents: The History of the Abolition of African Slave-Trade History of American Abolitionism from 1787-1861 Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on the Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases The Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Emancipation Proclamation Gettysburg Address XIII Amendment Civil Rights Act of 1866 XIV Amendment ... |
| slave on knees: The Voices From The Past – Hundreds of Testimonies by Former Slaves In One Volume Work Projects Administration, 2017-02-22 After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the living former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 US states that would otherwise have been lost in din of modernity and America's eagerness to deliberately forget the blot on its recent past. This edition brings to you the complete collection of first hand experiences and voices from the past that makes one question whether is it safe to forget or keep the memories alive for bigger battles ahead. A must read for everyone who is interested in US History, race relations and authentic historical research. Contents: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia |
| slave on knees: The Itinerant Slave Jacque Aaronsen, 2001-04-10 BOOK DESCRIPTION A handsome young school teacher from Chicago time-travels to Ancient Rome, Antebellum New Orleans, and 1940s Arabia to learn first hand what its really like in a slave society - and he turns out to be the slave! His handsome good looks and winsome personality find him first a near-naked litter-bearer, then a liveried groomsman, and finally a chauffeur - among other things! He returns to his Chicago classroom with tales no one will believe. Or doesnt want to! A psychologist tackles the difficult question of how ordinary persons, suddenly thrown into conditions of abject slavery, can adjust to a reality where they are now possessions, not people. Slaves discover that bondage magnifies the value of even the simplest of lifes pleasures; that being denied expression doesnt stop thoughts and feelings; and experiencing social death doesnt deny their humanness. But survivors must learn to think very differently about themselves, their owners, and their society. Sadly, one of the most recurring themes of human history is mans quest to subject and exploit others to his direct benefit. The extreme case of such exploitation, human slavery, goes back as long as recorded history and, for many parts of the world, was a predominant segment of society until only recently. How could such huge numbers of people allow themselves to be so completely exploited? How did they adjust to the realities of being totally subject to anothers will? And how did loss of freedom (or never experiencing freedom) alter the cognitive functioning of the enslaved, both at the time of enslavement and, for some, after being freed? Slaves themselves usually had no opportunity to record their reactions to enslavement (and were usually illiterate if such an opportunity were presented), but more importantly, slave societies were carefully constructed so that those in power were neither interested in the questions or any answers that might be forthcoming if the questions were asked. In fact, most slave societies viewed slaves as mere non-thinking animals who happened to conveniently possess limited ability in verbal communication and who were so brutish that they had limited, if any, human feelings. In The Itinerant Slave, the author, a developmental psychologist, explores slavery from a slaves viewpoint with special emphasis on probable psychological reactions to the initial loss of freedom, adjustment to a life totally controlled by others with the minimum amount of pain, and the psychological reformulation necessary to survive somewhat intact. Its fiction, but the reader cannot help but identify with the plight of the novels hero as he copes with enslavement in three very different historical slave societies. For most Americans, slavery was a racial exploitation unique to the South and ending with the Civil War. For the rest of the world, slavery was a fact of life from pre-recorded history, had nothing to do with the color of ones skin, involved huge segments of the population, and extended itself well into the twentieth century. Indeed, slavery still exists in certain areas of the world (e.g. Mauritania, the Sudan, etc.), albeit in slightly different forms (e.g. contract labor, coerced prostitution, prison labor, etc.). In an effort to challenge the way we see the institution of slavery and especially how we judge those enslaved, The Itinerant Slave was written as a psychological historical adventure/time-travel novel which goes back in time rather than forward. The book describes the adventures of a young, handsome, bright, and articulate high school teacher from Chicago who time-travels into three distinctly different historical slave societies: Ancient Rome, the American Antebellum South, and Arabia in the 1940s. In each society, he falls into the hands of slavers, has to deal with the expectations imposed on slaves inherent in those particular societies, and eventually finds |
| slave on knees: The Galley Slave's Ring Eugène Sue, 1911 |
| slave on knees: THE VOICES FROM THE MARGINS: Authentic Recorded Life Stories by Former Slaves from 17 American States Work Projects Administration, 2017-10-16 Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of THE VOICES FROM THE MARGINS: Authentic Recorded Life Stories by Former Slaves from 17 American States. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Step back in time and meet everyday people from another era: This edition brings to you the complete collection of hundreds of life stories, incredible vivid testimonies of former slaves from 17 U.S. southern states, including photos of the people being interviewed and their extraordinary narratives. After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 U.S. states that would otherwise have been lost in din of modernity and America's eagerness to deliberately forget the blot on its recent past. Contents: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas Virginia |
| slave on knees: The Voices From The Margins: Authentic Recorded Life Stories by Former Slaves Work Projects Administration, 2023-11-26 In The Voices From The Margins: Authentic Recorded Life Stories by Former Slaves, the Works Progress Administration delivers a poignant collection of narratives that illuminate the lived experiences of former enslaved individuals in America. This groundbreaking work, produced during the 1930s, combines oral histories with rich autobiographical accounts, providing invaluable insight into the human condition under slavery and the immense struggle for dignity and identity. The literary style is both raw and authentic, utilizing a range of dialects and personal vernaculars that enhance the readers'Äô connection with the narrators while situating their stories within the broader context of American history and social justice movements. The WPA, created during the Great Depression as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed to provide jobs and support for the unemployed while also preserving America's cultural heritage. This project drew upon the memories of aging ex-slaves to document their stories, ensuring that their voices would not be lost to history. The initiative reflects a critical sociopolitical awareness that underscores the importance of amplifying marginalized voices in a dynamic and changing America. This essential volume is highly recommended for readers interested in historical narratives, social justice, and the power of storytelling. The Voices From The Margins not only serves as a vital resource for scholars but also invites all readers to engage with the complexities of race, memory, and resilience in America, fostering a deeper understanding of the country's collective past. |
| slave on knees: Uncle Tom's Cabin as Visual Culture Jo-Ann Morgan, 2007 Examines the artwork of Hammatt Billings, George Cruikshank, Winslow Homer, Eastman Johnson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, and Thomas Satterwhite Noble to show how, as Uncle Tom's Cabin gained popularity, visual strategies were used to coax the subversive potential of Stowe's work back within accepted boundaries that reinforced social hierarchies--Provided by publisher. |
| slave on knees: The Galley Slave's Ring; or, The Family of Lebrenn Эжен Сю, 2021-12-02 |
| slave on knees: The Chinese Recorder and Missionary Journal , 1870 |
| slave on knees: Plunder of Gor John Norman, 2016-08-30 Explore the counterearth of Gor—where men enslave women and science fiction and fantasy combine—in the latest installment of the long-running Gorean Saga. A mysterious package lies unclaimed somewhere in the great port of Brundisium, and it is rumored that its contents could determine the fate of a world. Whether or not that is true, one thing is certain: Men and beasts will kill to claim it. Meanwhile, a young woman, now merchandise, has been brought to the slave markets of Gor after displeasing a stranger in her secretarial job back on Earth. Unbeknownst to her, she holds the key to finding the elusive package—and changing the course of history forever. Inspired by works like Edgar Rice Burroughs’s John Carter of Mars novels and Robert E. Howard’s Almuric, this adventure series—alternatively referred to by several names including the Chronicles of Counter-Earth or the Saga of Tarl Cabot—has earned a devoted following for its richly detailed world building, erotic themes, and mash-up of science fiction, fantasy, history, and philosophy. Plunder of Gor is the 34th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. |
| slave on knees: Hellfire Nation James A. Morone, 2004-01-01 Annotation. Although the US is proud of being a secular state, religion lies at the heart of American politics. This volume looks at how the country came to have the soul of a church & the consequences - the moral crusades against slavery, alcohol, witchcraft & discrimination that time & again have prevailed upon the nation. |
| slave on knees: Palestine Exploration Fund , 1899 |
| slave on knees: Palestine Exploration Fund Palestine Exploration Fund, 1899 |
| slave on knees: Quarterly Statement Palestine Exploration Fund, 1899 |
| slave on knees: United States Digest , 1870 |
| slave on knees: A Dictionary of the English and German, and the German and English Language: German and English Joseph Leonhard Hilpert, 1846 |
| slave on knees: Harrington William Douglas O'Connor, 1860 |
| slave on knees: Ancient Marbles in Great Britain Adolf Michaelis, 1882 |
| slave on knees: Ancient marbles in Great Britain, tr. by C.A.M. Fennell Adolf Theodor F. Michaelis, 1882 |
| slave on knees: Harrington Anonymous, 2022-07-20 Reprint of the original, first published in 1860. |
| slave on knees: The Emancipation Proclamation Harold Holzer, Edna G. Medford, Frank J. Williams, 2006-05-01 The Emancipation Proclamation is the most important document of arguably the greatest president in U.S. history. Now, Edna Greene Medford, Frank J. Williams, and Harold Holzer -- eminent experts in their fields -- remember, analyze, and interpret the Emancipation Proclamation in three distinct respects: the influence of and impact upon African Americans; the legal, political, and military exigencies; and the role pictorial images played in establishing the document in public memory. The result is a carefully balanced yet provocative study that views the proclamation and its author from the perspective of fellow Republicans, antiwar Democrats, the press, the military, the enslaved, free blacks, and the antislavery white establishment, as well as the artists, publishers, sculptors, and their patrons who sought to enshrine Abraham Lincoln and his decree of freedom in iconography.Medford places African Americans, the people most affected by Lincoln's edict, at the center of the drama rather than at the periphery, as previous studies have done. She argues that blacks interpreted the proclamation much more broadly than Lincoln intended it, and during the postwar years and into the twentieth century they became disillusioned by the broken promise of equality and the realities of discrimination, violence, and economic dependence. Williams points out the obstacles Lincoln overcame in finding a way to confiscate property -- enslaved humans -- without violating the Constitution. He suggests that the president solidified his reputation as a legal and political genius by issuing the proclamation as Commander-in-Chief, thus taking the property under the pretext of military necessity. Holzer explores how it was only after Lincoln's assassination that the Emancipation Proclamation became an acceptable subject for pictorial celebration. Even then, it was the image of the martyr-president as the great emancipator that resonated in public memory, while any reference to those African Americans most affected by the proclamation was stripped away.This multilayered treatment reveals that the proclamation remains a singularly brave and bold act -- brilliantly calculated to maintain the viability of the Union during wartime, deeply dependent on the enlightened voices of Lincoln's contemporaries, and owing a major debt in history to the image-makers who quickly and indelibly preserved it. |
| slave on knees: The Ideal of Womanhood, Or, Words to the Women of America Lizzie R. Torrey, 1861 |
| slave on knees: Sheepfarmer's Daughter Elizabeth Moon, 1988-06 Paksenarrion--Paks, for short--refuses her father's orders to marry the pig farmer down the road and is off to join the army. And so her adventure begins--the adventure that transforms her into a hero remembered in songs, chosen by the gods to restore a lost ruler to his throne. |
| slave on knees: Undercurrents of Power Kevin Dawson, 2021-05-07 Kevin Dawson considers how enslaved Africans carried aquatic skills—swimming, diving, boat making, even surfing—to the Americas. Undercurrents of Power not only chronicles the experiences of enslaved maritime workers, but also traverses the waters of the Atlantic repeatedly to trace and untangle cultural and social traditions. |
| slave on knees: Kallistratus Arthur Herman Gilkes, 1911 |
| slave on knees: Torture and Democracy Darius Rejali, 2009-06-08 This is the most comprehensive, and most comprehensively chilling, study of modern torture yet written. Darius Rejali, one of the world's leading experts on torture, takes the reader from the late nineteenth century to the aftermath of Abu Ghraib, from slavery and the electric chair to electrotorture in American inner cities, and from French and British colonial prison cells and the Spanish-American War to the fields of Vietnam, the wars of the Middle East, and the new democracies of Latin America and Europe. As Rejali traces the development and application of one torture technique after another in these settings, he reaches startling conclusions. As the twentieth century progressed, he argues, democracies not only tortured, but set the international pace for torture. Dictatorships may have tortured more, and more indiscriminately, but the United States, Britain, and France pioneered and exported techniques that have become the lingua franca of modern torture: methods that leave no marks. Under the watchful eyes of reporters and human rights activists, low-level authorities in the world's oldest democracies were the first to learn that to scar a victim was to advertise iniquity and invite scandal. Long before the CIA even existed, police and soldiers turned instead to clean techniques, such as torture by electricity, ice, water, noise, drugs, and stress positions. As democracy and human rights spread after World War II, so too did these methods. Rejali makes this troubling case in fluid, arresting prose and on the basis of unprecedented research--conducted in multiple languages and on several continents--begun years before most of us had ever heard of Osama bin Laden or Abu Ghraib. The author of a major study of Iranian torture, Rejali also tackles the controversial question of whether torture really works, answering the new apologists for torture point by point. A brave and disturbing book, this is the benchmark against which all future studies of modern torture will be measured. |
| slave on knees: Albert Camus and the Human Crisis Robert E. Meagher, 2021-11-02 A renowned scholar investigates the human crisis” that Albert Camus confronted in his world and in ours, producing a brilliant study of Camus’s life and influence for those readers who, in Camus's words, “cannot live without dialogue and friendship.” As France—and all of the world—was emerging from the depths of World War II, Camus summed up what he saw as the human crisis”: We gasp for air among people who believe they are absolutely right, whether it be in their machines or their ideas. And for all who cannot live without dialogue and the friendship of other human beings, this silence is the end of the world. In the years after he wrote these words, until his death fourteen years later, Camus labored to address this crisis, arguing for dialogue, understanding, clarity, and truth. When he sailed to New York, in March 1946—for his first and only visit to the United States—he found an ebullient nation celebrating victory. Camus warned against the common postwar complacency that took false comfort in the fact that Hitler was dead and the Third Reich had fallen. Yes, the serpentine beast was dead, but “we know perfectly well,” he argued, “that the venom is not gone, that each of us carries it in our own hearts.” All around him in the postwar world, Camus saw disheartening evidence of a global community revealing a heightened indifference to a number of societal ills. It is the same indifference to human suffering that we see all around, and within ourselves, today. Camus’s voice speaks like few others to the heart of an affliction that infects our country and our world, a world divided against itself. His generation called him “the conscience of Europe.” That same voice speaks to us and our world today with a moral integrity and eloquence so sorely lacking in the public arena. Few authors, sixty years after their deaths, have more avid readers, across more continents, than Albert Camus. Camus has never been a trend, a fad, or just a good read. He was always and still is a companion, a guide, a challenge, and a light in darkened times. This keenly insightful story of an intellectual is an ideal volume for those readers who are first discovering Camus, as well as a penetrating exploration of the author for all those who imagine they have already plumbed Camus’ depths—a supremely timely book on an author whose time has come once again. |
| slave on knees: The justiza, a play [in verse]. George John Bennett, 1848 |
| slave on knees: The Interlinear Literal Translation of the Hebrew Old Testament George Ricker Berry, 1897 |
| slave on knees: The Temptation of Elminster Ed Greenwood, 2011-07-26 In this third adventure in the Forgotten Realms series, Elminster the mage must make a choice that will change the Realms forever Emerging at last from a lengthy imprisonment in a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster seeks the guidance of Mystra, the Mother of all Magic. With Mystras's wisdom in his ears, Elminster sets forth on an adventure that leads him to the mysterious and sinister Lady of Shadows, and a Realms-shaking confrontation. With temptations all around him, the mage must make the most important choice of his long life, a choice that will leave the Realms forever changed. |
| slave on knees: Classical Literature and Posthumanism Giulia Maria Chesi, Francesca Spiegel, 2019-11-14 The subject of the posthuman, of what it means to be or to cease to be human, is emerging as a shared point of debate at large in the natural and social sciences and the humanities. This volume asks what classical learning can bring to the table of posthuman studies, assembling chapters that explore how exactly the human self of Greek and Latin literature understands its own relation to animals, monsters, objects, cyborgs and robotic devices. With its widely diverse habitat of heterogeneous bodies, minds, and selves, classical literature again and again blurs the boundaries between the human and the non-human; not to equate and confound the human with its other, but playfully to highlight difference and hybridity, as an invitation to appraise the animal, monstrous or mechanical/machinic parts lodged within humans. This comprehensive collection unites contributors from across the globe, each delving into a different classical text or narrative and its configuration of human subjectivity-how human selves relate to other entities around them. For students and scholars of classical literature and the posthuman, this book is a first point of reference. |
| slave on knees: The Northwestern Miller , 1906 |
| slave on knees: The Galley Slave's Ring; or, The Family of Lebrenn Eugène Sue, 2022-09-16 Eugène Sue's 'The Galley Slave's Ring; or, The Family of Lebrenn' immerses readers into the turbulent seas of the French Revolution of 1848, offering a compelling tale that intertwines personal destiny with the tapestry of history. The narrative showcases Sue's rich literary style, framing historical fiction with a keen awareness of socio-political dynamics. His prose is characterized by deep psychological insight and vivid character portrayals. The literary context within which this novel situates itself is a testament to Sue's engagement with the traditions of French literary realism and romantic historical fiction. In capturing the essence of an era, the book serves as a cultural artifact preserving the convulsions of 19th-century French society. Eugène Sue, a novelist of profound impact, was a celebrated figure in the French literary scene during his time. His works were shaped by his keen observation of the social inequalities and political upheavals of his day. Sue's background, witnessing firsthand the class struggles and the fervor of revolution, provided a wellspring of material for his narratives. 'The Galley Slave's Ring' transcends mere storytelling, reflecting the author's dedication to exploring the human condition within the crucible of revolutionary change. It is through this prism that Sue illuminates the interconnection between personal lives and grand historical events. This distinguished edition by DigiCat Publishing renders 'The Galley Slave's Ring; or, The Family of Lebrenn' an essential read for aficionados of 19th-century literature and those fascinated by the complexities of revolutionary periods. Students of history and literature will find the text rich with insights into the social fabric of the era. Moreover, the novel's enthralling plot promises to captivate a wide audience, resonating with all who appreciate masterful storytelling rooted in profound historical consciousness. The careful reproduction by DigiCat ensures that Sue's visionary work continues to inspire and educate future generations with the passion it rightfully commands. |
| slave on knees: Slave Life in Georgia Brown, 1855 |
Slavery - Wikipedia
According to those proposing a change in terminology, slave perpetuates the crime of slavery in language by reducing its victims to a nonhuman noun instead of "carry[ing] them forward as …
SLAVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SLAVE is someone captured, sold, or born into chattel slavery. How to use slave in a sentence.
Slavery | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
May 28, 2025 · slavery, condition in which one human being was owned by another. A slave was considered by law as property, or chattel, and was deprived of most of the rights ordinarily …
U.S. Slavery: Timeline, Figures & Abolition | HISTORY
Apr 25, 2024 · Though the U.S. Congress outlawed the African slave trade in 1808, the domestic trade flourished, and the enslaved population in the United States nearly tripled over the next …
A Brief History of Slavery That You Didn't Learn in School
Aug 19, 2019 · Four hundred years after enslaved Africans were first brought to Virginia, most Americans still don’t know the full story of slavery. Sometime in 1619, a Portuguese slave ship, …
Slavery and Freedom | National Museum of African American …
Slavery and Freedom explores the complex story of slavery and freedom, which rests at the core of our nation’s shared history. The exhibition begins in 15th-century Africa and Europe, …
SLAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
SLAVE definition: 1. a person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for that person: 2. to work very…. Learn more.
Slave Voyages
This database contains information on more than 11,000 maritime voyages trafficking enslaved people within the Americas. These slave trades operated within colonial empires, across …
slavery | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
In the United States, individuals were forced into slavery, born into slavery, and were slaves for life based on their race. Slaves were recognized as property or objects of the slave owners.
SLAVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A slave is a person who is owned by another person and has to work for that person without pay.
Slavery - Wikipedia
According to those proposing a change in terminology, slave perpetuates the crime of slavery in language by reducing its victims to a nonhuman noun instead of "carry[ing] them forward as …
SLAVE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of SLAVE is someone captured, sold, or born into chattel slavery. How to use slave in a sentence.
Slavery | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
May 28, 2025 · slavery, condition in which one human being was owned by another. A slave was considered by law as property, or chattel, and was deprived of most of the rights ordinarily …
U.S. Slavery: Timeline, Figures & Abolition | HISTORY
Apr 25, 2024 · Though the U.S. Congress outlawed the African slave trade in 1808, the domestic trade flourished, and the enslaved population in the United States nearly tripled over the next …
A Brief History of Slavery That You Didn't Learn in School
Aug 19, 2019 · Four hundred years after enslaved Africans were first brought to Virginia, most Americans still don’t know the full story of slavery. Sometime in 1619, a Portuguese slave ship, …
Slavery and Freedom | National Museum of African American …
Slavery and Freedom explores the complex story of slavery and freedom, which rests at the core of our nation’s shared history. The exhibition begins in 15th-century Africa and Europe, …
SLAVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
SLAVE definition: 1. a person who is legally owned by someone else and has to work for that person: 2. to work very…. Learn more.
Slave Voyages
This database contains information on more than 11,000 maritime voyages trafficking enslaved people within the Americas. These slave trades operated within colonial empires, across …
slavery | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
In the United States, individuals were forced into slavery, born into slavery, and were slaves for life based on their race. Slaves were recognized as property or objects of the slave owners.
SLAVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
A slave is a person who is owned by another person and has to work for that person without pay.
