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One of her most celebrated works which addresses equality of the African-Americans under the white rule.

One of her less celebrated poems, ‘On Imagination’, which offers the clearest insight into the inner world of the ‘unchained voices’.

This map, part of a larger set titledThe World Described, depicts how Africa was seen as a commodity by of Europeans. For example, the western coastline has been divided into zones labelled "Grain," "Ivory," "Gold," and "Slave Coast," which shows…

This resource provides some context to the writings of Oroonoko " The Royal Slave" by giving first account information about the europeans mindset towards slavery in the Americas during that period.
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/mm59rvhj

Cameo made by J. Wedgwood of a slave in chains: ‘ Am I not a man and a brother’

Oronooko is kidnapped by the captain of a slave-trading ship, but the captain manages to dupe Oronooko into thinking it was all a misunderstanding.

A persuasive essay detailing the horrors of slave transport to rum and sugar plantations in the Caribbean

Lines from Oroonoko: A Tragedyin which the Lieutenant-Governor informs Oroonoko that he would not force Imoinda to do something against her will

A painting exemplifying colonial simplistic, stereotypical views of African slaves.

Excerpt from Oroonoko where Oroonoko/Caesar convinces his fellow slaves to revolt.