The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African
- First published
- 1789
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African" by Olaudah Equiano is an autobiography first published in 1789. Born in present-day Nigeria around 1745, Equiano recounts his kidnapping into slavery as a child and his journey across continents. The narrative blends slavery account, travel story, and spiritual testimony as Equiano chronicles his struggle for freedom through Bible study and determination, ultimately achieving independence and becoming an abolitionist voice in England.
- Enslaved persons
- Equiano, Olaudah, 1745-1797
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #15399. The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Or Gustavus Vassa, The African on Wikipedia.