Yuli, The African: A Poem In Six Cantos (1810)

By J. Hatchard Publisher

Book Overview

Yuli, The African: A Poem In Six Cantos (1810) is a literary work by J. Hatchard Publisher that tells the story of Yuli, an African slave who is torn from his homeland and taken to America. The poem is divided into six cantos, each of which explores a different aspect of Yuli's life and experiences. The first canto introduces Yuli and describes his life in Africa before he is captured and sold into slavery. The second canto follows Yuli's journey across the Atlantic, where he endures the horrors of the slave trade. The third canto details Yuli's life as a slave in America, where he struggles to find meaning and purpose in his new life. The fourth canto explores Yuli's relationship with his fellow slaves and the ways in which they support and care for each other in the face of oppression. The fifth canto describes Yuli's eventual escape from slavery and his journey to freedom, while the final canto reflects on the themes of the poem and the lessons that can be learned from Yuli's story. Through its vivid imagery and powerful storytelling, Yuli, The African offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the experiences of African slaves in America.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: 1166288900
• ISBN13: 9781166288907
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"