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Parchment-style illustration of a clever slave tricking his master, Afro-Surinamese folktale scene.

The Clever Slave and the Master: Afro-Surinamese Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Wit and Survival

Long ago, in the lush forests and sprawling plantations of Suriname and Guyana, enslaved people labored under the harsh command of cruel masters. Among them lived a young man known for his quick mind and sharp wit, though outwardly he appeared humble and obedient. His cleverness, however, would become the key to survival, proving that intelligence could resist even the

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