Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Name: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781435172562
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By Frederick Douglass

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is a powerful autobiography that recounts Frederick Douglass's life from his birth into slavery to his eventual escape to freedom. Douglass vividly describes the harsh realities and injustices of slavery, his quest for education, and his journey toward self-liberation, while also providing insight into the broader social and political landscape of the time. This landmark work is both a personal account and a profound commentary on the brutality and dehumanisation inherent in slavery.
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You might appreciate this book if you are interested in gaining a profound understanding of the resilience and courage required to overcome the brutal realities of slavery. It offers a powerful first-person account that sheds light on the strength of human spirit and the enduring quest for freedom and dignity.

Born on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass-born Frederick Baily-doesn't know the year of his birth. Separated from his mother in infancy, he sees her only a few times, always at night, before she dies.

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Born on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass, born Frederick Baily, does not know the year of his birth. Separated from his mother in infancy, he sees her only a few times, always at night, before she dies.

At the age of seven or eight, Frederick’s mistress starts teaching him to read, until her furious husband forbids it. Frederick realises then that reading is his path to freedom and determines to run away to the Northern United States, whatever the cost.

In addition to the original text, this volume also includes eleven selected essays and speeches, among them the famous What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? (1852).

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is widely praised for its powerful and poignant depiction of the brutality of slavery and the enduring human spirit. Reviewers highlight Douglass's eloquent writing and his insightful critique of the institution of slavery. Many commend the book for its historical significance and its role in advancing the abolitionist cause.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781435172562

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square & Co.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 232

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About the Author

Frederick Douglass (1818 1895) was an African American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman. After escaping from slavery in Maryland, he became a national leader of the abolitionist movement, gaining note for his dazzling oratory and incisive antislavery writings.