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Equiano's Providential Emancipation: The Interplay of Grace and Works in the Anthologized Portions of The Interesting Narrative

Panel: 
Literature and Religion
Abstract: 

Equiano constructs his journey to physical emancipation so as to undercut narrative elements which privilege hard work and education as the keys to success. The emphasis on divine grace apart from human works indicates a stronger call for immediate and total abolition than commonly perceived.

Presenter Information
First Name: 
Liam
Last Name: 
Corley
Institution: 
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona