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Harriet Jacobs
AuthorBooks · Second hand1813-1897
Harriet Jacobs was an African-American abolitionist and writer whose autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent, is now considered an "American classic".
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Birth
1813
Death
1897
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Harriet Jacobs was born in Edenton in 1813 and dedicated her life to the abolitionist cause.
Her most famous work, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, was originally published under the pseudonym Linda Brent.
In addition to being a writer and autobiographer, Jacobs worked as a nursemaid during her life.
Her literary legacy includes a total of 28 works focused on history and slavery in the United States.
The author passed away on March 7, 1897, leaving an indelible mark on testimonial literature.