Akra The Slave (1910) - Wilfrid Wilson Gibson - Bog

""Akra The Slave"" is a novel written by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson and published in 1910. The story revolves around a young woman named Akra, who is sold into slavery by her own father. Akra is taken to the city of Rome, where she is forced to work as a slave in the household of a wealthy family.As Akra struggles to adapt to her new life, she meets a young Roman soldier named Marcus, who becomes her friend and confidant. Together, they navigate the treacherous world of Roman society and attempt to find a way to escape Akra's enslavement.Throughout the novel, Gibson explores themes of power, oppression, and the struggle for freedom. He also delves into the complex relationships between masters and slaves, and the ways in which these relationships can be both exploitative and transformative.Overall, ""Akra The Slave"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the brutal realities of slavery in ancient Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, social justice, or the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.