Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves Volume VII Kentucky Narratives

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves Volume VII Kentucky Narratives is an important collection that documents the firsthand experiences of formerly enslaved individuals in Kentucky compiled by the WPA’s Federal Writers'' Project. This volume presents a rich array of narratives that illuminate the lives and struggles of those who lived through slavery in the Bluegrass State. The interviews featured in this volume delve into the daily realities of plantation life revealing the hardships faced by enslaved people including grueling labor oppressive conditions and emotional distress due to family separations. Narrators share poignant stories of their childhoods detailing the roles they played within their families and communities as well as the cultural traditions that provided solace and strength. Many accounts reflect on the spirituality and resilience that sustained them in the face of brutal oppression.