On Slavery and Abolitionism

Essays and Letters

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, History, Americas, United States, 19th Century
Cover of the book On Slavery and Abolitionism by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke, Penguin Publishing Group
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke ISBN: 9780698170421
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication: May 5, 2015
Imprint: Penguin Classics Language: English
Author: Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
ISBN: 9780698170421
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication: May 5, 2015
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Language: English

A collection of historic writings from the slave-owner-turned-abolitionist sisters portrayed in Sue Monk Kidd’s novel The Invention of Wings

Sarah and Angelina Grimké’s portrayal in Sue Monk Kidd’s latest novel, The Invention of Wings, has brought much-deserved new attention to these inspiring Americans. The first female agents for the American Anti-Slavery Society, the sisters originally rose to prominence after Angelina wrote a rousing letter of support to renowned abolitionist William Garrison in the wake of Philadelphia’s pro-slavery riots in 1935. Born into Southern aristocracy, the Grimkés grew up in a slave-holding family. Hetty, a young house servant, whom Sarah secretly taught to read, deeply influenced Sarah Grimké’s life, sparking her commitment to anti-slavery activism. As adults, the sisters embraced Quakerism and dedicated their lives to the abolitionist and women’s rights movements. Their appeals and epistles were some of the most eloquent and emotional arguments against slavery made by any abolitionists. Their words, greeted with trepidation and threats in their own time, speak to us now as enduring examples of triumph and hope.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

A collection of historic writings from the slave-owner-turned-abolitionist sisters portrayed in Sue Monk Kidd’s novel The Invention of Wings

Sarah and Angelina Grimké’s portrayal in Sue Monk Kidd’s latest novel, The Invention of Wings, has brought much-deserved new attention to these inspiring Americans. The first female agents for the American Anti-Slavery Society, the sisters originally rose to prominence after Angelina wrote a rousing letter of support to renowned abolitionist William Garrison in the wake of Philadelphia’s pro-slavery riots in 1935. Born into Southern aristocracy, the Grimkés grew up in a slave-holding family. Hetty, a young house servant, whom Sarah secretly taught to read, deeply influenced Sarah Grimké’s life, sparking her commitment to anti-slavery activism. As adults, the sisters embraced Quakerism and dedicated their lives to the abolitionist and women’s rights movements. Their appeals and epistles were some of the most eloquent and emotional arguments against slavery made by any abolitionists. Their words, greeted with trepidation and threats in their own time, speak to us now as enduring examples of triumph and hope.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

More books from Penguin Publishing Group

Cover of the book Top Secret Recipes Lite! by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book A Rumpole Christmas by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book The Line Becomes a River by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Down Town by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Publicize your Book! by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Without Restraint by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book 60 Seconds and You're Hired!: Revised Edition by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book In The Forests Of Serre by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Helen of Troy by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book The Portable Walt Whitman by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Stone Hand by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Drown by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Slocum 339 by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book The Hummer and the Mini by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
Cover of the book Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Combat Ops by Sarah Grimke, Angelina Grimke
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy