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The Fortunes of Francis Barber : The True Story of the Jamaican Slave Who Became Samuel Johnson's Heir. F.Barberの富－S.ジョンソンの相続人となったジャマイカ出身奴隷の真実の物語－
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| 著者・編者 | Bundock, Michael, |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | (Yale U. Pr., US) |
| ページ数 | 256 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜625-2905 625-L1054＞ |
解説
The story of the extraordinary relationship between Francis Barber, a former slave, and Samuel Johnson, England's most distinguished man of letters
"Bundock's lively biography offers a fresh perspective on Johnson and locates Barber both in Johnson's household and in the context of an empire beginning to debate the political and moral legitimacy of slavery."-Publishers Weekly
This compelling book chronicles a young boy's journey from the horrors of Jamaican slavery to the heart of London's literary world, and reveals the unlikely friendship that changed his life. Francis Barber, born in Jamaica, was brought to London by his owner in 1750 and became a servant in the household of the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson. Although Barber left London for a time and served in the British navy during the Seven Years' War, he later returned to Johnson's employ. A fascinating reversal took place in the relationship between the two men as Johnson's health declined and the older man came to rely more and more upon his now educated and devoted companion. When Johnson died he left the bulk of his estate to Barber, a generous (and at the time scandalous) legacy, and a testament to the depth of their friendship.
There were thousands of black Britons in the eighteenth century, but few accounts of their lives exist. In uncovering Francis Barber's story, this book not only provides insights into his life and Samuel Johnson's but also opens a window onto London when slaves had yet to win their freedom.
"Bundock's lively biography offers a fresh perspective on Johnson and locates Barber both in Johnson's household and in the context of an empire beginning to debate the political and moral legitimacy of slavery."-Publishers Weekly
This compelling book chronicles a young boy's journey from the horrors of Jamaican slavery to the heart of London's literary world, and reveals the unlikely friendship that changed his life. Francis Barber, born in Jamaica, was brought to London by his owner in 1750 and became a servant in the household of the renowned Dr. Samuel Johnson. Although Barber left London for a time and served in the British navy during the Seven Years' War, he later returned to Johnson's employ. A fascinating reversal took place in the relationship between the two men as Johnson's health declined and the older man came to rely more and more upon his now educated and devoted companion. When Johnson died he left the bulk of his estate to Barber, a generous (and at the time scandalous) legacy, and a testament to the depth of their friendship.
There were thousands of black Britons in the eighteenth century, but few accounts of their lives exist. In uncovering Francis Barber's story, this book not only provides insights into his life and Samuel Johnson's but also opens a window onto London when slaves had yet to win their freedom.