Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Douglass
"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave" by Douglass is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, detailing his experiences as a slave and eventually a prominent abolitionist. It offers not only a personal testimony of the brutalities and inhumanities of slavery but also Douglass's journey towards freedom and his quest for education. The opening of the narrative provides an
intimate perspective of Douglass's early life and the pain inflicted by the institution of slavery. He reflects on the uncertainty of his birth date, the cruel separation from his mother, and the horrific treatment he witnessed as a young slave. Douglass introduces readers to his first master, Captain Anthony, and describes the pervasive brutality of slavery through vivid recollections of witnessed violence and degradation. He emphasizes the emotional trauma caused by the slave system, including the stark reality of being regarded as property rather than a human being. This poignant introduction sets the stage for Douglass's courageous quest for literacy and freedom, compelling readers to engage with the profound injustices of his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
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| Title | Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_of_the_Life_of_Frederick_Douglass |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 |
| Subject | African American abolitionists -- Biography |
| Subject | Abolitionists -- United States -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23 |
| Release Date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 8143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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