The Negro Slaves: A Dramatic-Historical Piece, In Three Acts (1796)

By August von Kotzebue

Book Overview

""The Negro Slaves: A Dramatic-Historical Piece, In Three Acts"" is a play written by August Von Kotzebue in 1796. The play is set in a plantation in the West Indies and tells the story of a group of slaves who are struggling to gain their freedom. The main character, a slave named Zelima, is determined to escape the plantation and find a better life for herself and her fellow slaves. However, she faces many obstacles, including a cruel plantation owner and the fear of being caught and punished. The play explores themes of freedom, oppression, and the struggle for human rights. It also sheds light on the harsh realities of slavery during the 18th century. Overall, ""The Negro Slaves"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that remains relevant today as a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality and justice.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116559076X
• ISBN13: 9781165590766
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"