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Henry Louis Gates: The Bondwoman's Narrative
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses The Bondwoman's Narrative, which is described as an autobiographical novel written in the 1850s by a female slave who called herself and her main character Hannah Crafts. The manuscript was found at an auction of African American artifacts by Gates, Jr., who is credited as editor of the book.
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