Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass - An American Slave

Frederick Douglass was a key figure in helping to secure the abolition of slavery in America - discover his Narrative this Black History Month. A masterpiece ... [Douglass] was not only self-educated, with a love of language which should still be an inspiration; he was also self-created' New York Times Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818. After his escape in 1838 he became an ardent abolitionist, and his autobiography was an instant bestseller upon publication in 1845. In it he describes with harrowing honesty his life as a slave - the cruelty he suffered at the hands of plantation owners; his struggles to educate himself in a world where slaves are deliberately kept ignorant; and ultimately, his fight for his right to freedom. A passionately written, intelligent and highly emotive indictment of slavery, his principle preoccupation was that slavery could be eradicated only through education. This text was key in helping to secure its eventual abolition.

Product details

• Authors: Frederick Douglass
• Publisher: Vintage UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.02.2015
• EAN: 9780099595847
• ISBN: 978-0-09-959584-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Vintage Classics
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, Ethnic Studies, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, Memoirs, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Autobiography: historical, political & military, United States of America, USA, Autobiography: historical, political and military, Black & Asian Studies