Geschiedenis van een neger

Geschiedenis van een neger is an anonymous work published around 1771, telling the story of a Huguenot, referred to as N., who travels from Suriname to Amsterdam with his wife and daughter, accompanied by the gifted Black man Thomas. The narrative explores themes of enlightenment and the natural nobility of humanity, as N. advocates for the power of 'good words' over violence. Notably, N. supports his daughter Agnes's choice to marry Thomas, challenging societal norms of the time regarding race and marriage.