First produced in the 18th century, 'The Negro Slaves' is a powerful three-act play by celebrated German playwright August von Kotzebue. Set in a slave plantation in the West Indies, it explores the harsh realities of slavery and the dehumanizing effects of the slave system. This edition is faithfully translated into English and retains all of the original's emotional power.

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