"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" is an autobiographical narrative written by Harriet Ann Jacobs under the pseudonym Linda Brent. The book details her experiences as an enslaved woman in the American South, highlighting the struggles and abuses faced by enslaved individuals, particularly women. Jacobs emphasizes the sexual exploitation and lack of autonomy that enslaved women endured. The narrative also explores themes of motherhood, resistance, and the quest for freedom. Jacobs describes her efforts to protect her children from the horrors of slavery and her eventual escape to the North. The work serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of enslaved people and the fight for human rights.