William Wells Brown
À propos de l'auteur
William Wells Brown was a prominent African American abolitionist, lecturer, novelist, and playwright in the 19th century. Born into slavery, he escaped to freedom and became a key figure in the abolitionist movement. Brown's works include novels, such as "Clotel, or the President's Daughter," which is often considered the first novel published by an African American. His writings not only depicted the struggles of enslaved individuals but also highlighted the moral imperatives of the abolitionist cause.
Nationalité
Américain
Date de naissance
March 7, 1814
Lieu de naissance
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Date de décès
November 6, 1884
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