Harriet Ann Jacobs

FAQ About Harriet Ann Jacobs

Is Harriet Ann Jacobs
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Is "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" considered fiction or non-fiction?

"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" is considered a non-fiction autobiography. Although Harriet Jacobs used the pseudonym Linda Brent and some fictionalized elements for anonymity and privacy, the core experiences described are based on her real life and authentic experiences under slavery.