By:Martha Griffith Browne Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
Autobiography of a Female Slave offers a poignant and intimate account of a womanÍs life in the Southern United States during the era of slavery. The narrative captures the deep emotional struggles, family bonds, and harsh realities faced by the protagonist, a young female slave. Born on a Kentucky farm, she reflects on her early life, the yearning for education, and the oppressive environment of slavery. As her master falls ill, the fear of being separated from her mother and sold into a new life highlights the devastating emotional impact of the slave trade on families. The story poignantly reveals the trauma of such separations, while also showcasing the strength and resilience of the narrator in the face of adversity. Through personal experiences of love, loss, and hope for freedom, the autobiography explores the emotional depth of human bonds and the devastating effects of enslavement. The work serves as a powerful reminder of the horrors of slavery and the unbreakable spirit of those who endured it.
Martha "Mattie" Griffith Browne, born on October 2, 1828, in Owensboro, Kentucky, was a prominent anti-slavery novelist and suffragist. Orphaned at a young age, she and her sister were raised by their grandfather in Daviess County, Kentucky. Her early years were spent between Owensboro and Louisville, Kentucky. In Louisville, she became known for her poetry, contributing regularly to George D. Prentice's Louisville Daily Courier and publishing her first poetry collection, Poems by Mattie Griffith, in 1852.
Griffith Browne's most famous work is Autobiography of a Female Slave (1856), a novel that recounts the experiences of a female slave in Kentucky, based on Griffith's own childhood experiences. The novel gained significant attention from abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison and Lydia Maria Child, and solidified Griffith’s position in the anti-slavery movement. She also wrote the serialized novel Madge Vertner (1859-1860) and Ratie: A True Story of a Little Hunchback (1862) during the Civil War. Beyond her literary career, Griffith Browne was an advocate for women's rights and contributed to both the anti-slavery and suffrage movements. She passed away on May 25, 1906.
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