William Wells Brown (1814-1884) was born a slave, escaped to the
North and then to England, and became one of the most prominent
abolitionists of his time. During his prolific literary career,
Brown was a pioneer in several different genres, including travel
writing, fiction, and drama.
M. Giulia Fabi is the author of Passing and the Rise of the African
American Novel. She teaches American literature at the University
of Ferrara, Italy.
"A remarkable beginning for African-American fiction."
--Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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