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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Author
Frederick Douglass
Series
African Library
Language
English
Length
106 pages
ISBN
9781910833810
Published
15 September 2015
Imprint
The Big Nest
  • autobiography
  • slavery
  • abolitionist
  • escape
  • physical abuse
  • psychological abuse
  • racism
  • social justice
  • 19th century
  • reality

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An autobiographical account of the life of Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a leading abolitionist in the United States. The book details Douglass' early life as a slave, including the physical and psychological abuse he endured, and his eventual escape to freedom. The narrative also explores the broader themes of slavery, racism, and social justice, and the impact these had on Douglass and his contemporaries. Through his personal story, Douglass sheds light on the reality of life for slaves in the 19th century and makes a powerful case for the abolition of slavery.

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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