Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave - Frederick Douglass - Dover Thrift Editions

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave by Frederick Douglass is a first-person account written by an impassioned abolitionist and eloquent orator. This Dover Thrift Editions paperback is subtitled Written by Himself.

Key details

• Author: Frederick Douglass
• Series: Dover Thrift Editions
• Subtitle: Written by Himself
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 96
• ISBN: 9780486284996

Synopsis

Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins, this narrative offers graphic descriptions of Douglass’s childhood and his experiences as a slave, alongside a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive descriptions, and storytelling power, it remains a direct and powerful piece of autobiographical writing.

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