"The Confessions of Nat Turner" is a first-person narrative written by Nat Turner, an enslaved African American who led a rebellion in Virginia in 1831. The text details his life, the events leading up to the uprising, and his motivations for seeking freedom and justice for himself and his fellow enslaved people. The document was recorded by Thomas R. Gray, a white lawyer, who interviewed Turner after his capture. It provides insight into Turner's thoughts and beliefs, as well as the harsh realities of slavery in the United States. The confessions have been both praised and criticized for their portrayal of Turner and the rebellion.