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Up from Slavery

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Up from Slavery is the autobiography of Booker T. Washington, chronicling his remarkable journey from the harsh realities of slavery to becoming one of the most influential African American leaders of his era. The narrative reveals Washington's belief in virtues such as selflessness, industry, pragmatism, and optimism, which he credits for his success. Beyond the image of a humble educator, the book offers insight into Washington's strategic balancing act between advocating for African American rights and navigating the racial constraints of his time.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This autobiography will appeal most to readers interested in American history, African American studies, and biographies of influential social figures. It provides valuable perspective for those examining the complexities of racial progress and leadership in post-Civil War America.

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2008 reissue of the 19th century classic.

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`My life had its beginning in the midst of the most miserable, desolate, and discouraging surroundings.' For half a century from its publication in 1901 Up from Slavery was the best known book written by an African American. The life of ex-slave Booker T Washington embodied the legendary rise of the American self-made man, and his autobiography gave prominence for the first time to the voice of a group which had to pull itself up from extreme adversity. Washington attributes his success to his belief in many of the virtues celebrated by Benjamin Franklin: selflessness, industry, pragmatism, and optimism. But from behind the mask of the humble, plainspoken schoolmaster come hints that reveal Washington the ambitious and tough-minded analyst of power who had to balance the demands of blacks with the constraints imposed on him by whites. To read Up from Slavery is to explore the means by which Washington rose to become the most influential and powerful black American of his time. How far he compromised African American rights in order to achieve his aims remains a matter of controversy. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199552399

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Contributors:

  • Edited by William L. Andrews

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

About the Author

William Andrews is Joyce and Elizabeth Hall Professor of American Literature at the University of Kansas.

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