Who is Jean Fagan Yellin and what is her connection to Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl?

Answer 1

I saw an interview with him about his book and he stated the book was pure fiction, but as an African American he felt it was time to write a story of this type .

Answer 2

Jean Fagan Yellin is a scholar and author known for her work on American literature, particularly African American literature and women's studies. She is known for her research on Harriet Jacobs, the author of "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl." Yellin's work helped to authenticate and bring attention to Jacobs's narrative, shedding light on its significance in American literature.