FAQ About Harriet Ann Jacobs
Was 'Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl' published under Harriet Jacobs' name originally?
No, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was originally published in 1861 under the pseudonym Linda Brent. This fictitious name was used to protect Jacobs' identity and to highlight the universality of the issues faced by enslaved women. It wasn't until many years later that Jacobs was revealed as the true author.
