Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave, written by himself

A 1845 memoir and treatise on abolition written by orator and former slave Frederick Douglass

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• 82 Seiten
• 3 Lesestunden

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The memoir details Frederick Douglass's harrowing experiences as a slave and his fervent desire for freedom, spanning eleven chapters. It includes introductions by notable abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips, who vouch for Douglass's credibility and literacy. Despite facing skepticism, particularly from critics like A. C. C. Thompson, Douglass's narrative powerfully challenged perceptions of former slaves' capabilities. Celebrated for its authenticity and emotional depth, this work became a pivotal text in the 19th-century abolitionist movement, showcasing the potential of a stifled mind.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback