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My Bondage and My Freedom

Author
Frederick Douglass
Series
African Library
Language
English
Length
330 pages
ISBN
9781910833827
Published
15 September 2015
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • journey
  • slavery
  • freedom
  • oppression
  • dehumanization
  • escape
  • North
  • abolitionist
  • anti-slavery movement
  • speeches

Description

"My Bondage and My Freedom" is a follow-up to Frederick Douglass' first autobiography, "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave". In this book, Douglass reflects on his experiences as a slave and his journey to freedom. He provides a more in-depth exploration of his early life and the injustices he faced, as well as the events that led to his escape to the North. The book also covers Douglass' rise as a prominent abolitionist and his involvement in the anti-slavery movement, including his speeches and writings. Through this narrative, Douglass provides a powerful voice for the African American community and sheds light on the continued struggle for freedom and equality.

Author

Frederick Douglass was a prominent African-American abolitionist, social reformer, and orator who sought to bring an end to the system of racialized chattel slavery in nineteenth-century America. His prolific writings, including autobiographies such as Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass and My Bondage and My Freedom, served as powerful tools for exposing the brutalities of bondage and advocating for its eradication.

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