FAQ About Harriet Ann Jacobs

Harriet Ann Jacobs was an American writer and abolitionist known for her autobiography, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Born into slavery in 1813 in Edenton, North Carolina, she escaped to freedom and became an influential advocate for the abolition of slavery. Her literary work provides a deeply personal account of the hardships faced by enslaved women, shedding light on the sexual exploitation and psychological turmoil they endured.