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Clara: Or Slave Life in Europe (1856)
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Clara: Or Slave Life in Europe (1856)

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Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is a novel written by Friedrich Wilhelm Hacklander and published in 1856. The story follows the life of a young woman named Clara, who is taken from her home in Africa and sold into slavery in Europe. The novel explores the harsh realities of slavery, including the physical and emotional abuse that Clara endures at the hands of her owners.Throughout the book, Clara struggles to maintain her sense of identity and dignity in the face of oppression. She forms relationships with other slaves and begins to understand the complexity of the slave trade, as well as the ways in which it is intertwined with European politics and economics.Despite the difficult subject matter, Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is also a story of hope and resilience. Clara refuses to give up her dreams of freedom and eventually finds a way to escape her captors. The novel ends on a note of triumph, as Clara begins a new life as a free woman.Overall, Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is a powerful and important work of literature that sheds light on the dark history of slavery in Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of this brutal institution and its impact on the lives of those who were forced to endure it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
544
ISBN
9781120177537

Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is a novel written by Friedrich Wilhelm Hacklander and published in 1856. The story follows the life of a young woman named Clara, who is taken from her home in Africa and sold into slavery in Europe. The novel explores the harsh realities of slavery, including the physical and emotional abuse that Clara endures at the hands of her owners.Throughout the book, Clara struggles to maintain her sense of identity and dignity in the face of oppression. She forms relationships with other slaves and begins to understand the complexity of the slave trade, as well as the ways in which it is intertwined with European politics and economics.Despite the difficult subject matter, Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is also a story of hope and resilience. Clara refuses to give up her dreams of freedom and eventually finds a way to escape her captors. The novel ends on a note of triumph, as Clara begins a new life as a free woman.Overall, Clara: Or Slave Life In Europe is a powerful and important work of literature that sheds light on the dark history of slavery in Europe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the legacy of this brutal institution and its impact on the lives of those who were forced to endure it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
544
ISBN
9781120177537