The Voice of the Slaves
The Voice of the Slaves is a novel by Gilbert Frankau that explores themes of slavery and oppression in colonial Africa. The story follows the journey of a young man named John who becomes involved with a group of slaves seeking freedom from their cruel masters. Through his experiences, he learns about the harsh realities of life for those living under such conditions and comes to understand the importance of fighting for justice and equality.
By Gilbert Frankau · First published 1934 · Genre: War Poetry, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Literature · 51 words
First lines
_By the ears and the eyes and the brain,_ _By the limbs and the hands and the wings,_ _We are slaves to our masters the guns; _ _But their slaves are the masters of kings! _
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gilbert Frankau
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: War Poetry, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Literature, Political Commentary
- Length: 51 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- War Poetry — The text uses poetic language to explore themes of war and servitude to weaponry.
- Historical Fiction — The context suggests a historical setting involving warfare and its impact on individuals.
- Philosophical Literature — The text reflects on the philosophical implications of power dynamics and servitude.
- Political Commentary — The mention of 'masters of kings' implies a critique of political power structures.
Tags
slavery · historical fiction · narrative · oppression · freedom · resilience · identity · struggle · social justice · race · human rights · cultural heritage