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"Twelve Years a Slave" is an autobiography by Solomon Northup, detailing his kidnapping and enslavement in the antebellum South. The narrative vividly describes his experiences of brutality, resilience, and the harsh realities of slavery. Key excerpts highlight the emotional turmoil of being torn from his family and the struggle for dignity and survival in a dehumanizing system. Northup's story ultimately serves as a powerful testimony against the institution of slavery.

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