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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave: Written by Himself
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave Written by Himself
Author: Frederick Douglass, Gerald Fulkerson
In 1845, just seven years after his escape from slavery, the young Frederick Douglass published this powerful account of his life in bondage and his triumph over oppression. The book, which marked the beginning of Douglass's career as an impassioned writer, journalist, and orator for the abolitionist cause, reveals the terrors he faced as a ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780300087017
ISBN-10: 0300087012
Publication Date: 3/1/2001
Pages: 192
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Publisher: Yale University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Frederick Douglass tells of his life in plain language that illustrates the brutal nature of slavery. I found his narrative easy and enjoyable reading, though upsetting at times. The book is graphic at times about the violence Douglass and others experienced.
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A must read for every American. I sense his bitterness and anger at the institution of slavery and the duplicitousness of 'men' who participated vigorously in perpetuating it. I am awakened to the value of my freedom and how fragile it is.


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